Chemical Engineer Intern

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting process improvement, data analysis, and safety initiatives at our U.S. operations.

You will work with professional engineers to optimize production and contribute to sustainability projects. Assist with troubleshooting equipment and processes while collaborating with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement practical solutions for

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and apply engineering principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and learning in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment performance issues.
• Participate in safety, environmental, and quality improvement initiatives across the operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We are seeking a motivated Chemical Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, offering opportunities to work alongside industry professionals while contributing to projects that support operational excellence, process improvement, safety, and sustainability initiatives.

What You\'ll Be Doing

Support process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Analyze production data and prepare reports to identify trends and opportunities for optimization. Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment performance issues. Participate in safety, environmental, and quality improvement initiatives across the operation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

What Are We Looking For

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and apply engineering principles in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting. Demonstrated initiative, organization, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and learning in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and industrial plant settings. Regular interaction with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel. Exposure to manufacturing equipment, varying temperatures, dust, noise, and other industrial conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required when working in operational areas.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

#Intern Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.