Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer/Fall 2027)

hydritechemicalco; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development workshops &培训

In-person networking with leadership

Hands-on project experience

Paid volunteer time

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is offering an Engineering Internship for Summer/Fall 2027 in Terre Haute, IN. The role focuses on gaining practical experience on engineering projects while upholding Hydrite's Standards of Excellence in customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

Work will run June 2027 through December 2027, with a minimum of 15 hours per week on site. Candidates should be pursuing a BS in Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) and have solid computer skills, plus

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (required).
• Preferably Mechanical or Chemical engineering tracks.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for assigned projects.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs to align with current practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant operations by troubleshooting, process optimization, and documenting system workflows.
• Perform engineering clerical duties as assigned.
• Identify and implement process improvements for cost savings and efficiency.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Presentation skills

Leadership potential

Education

BS in Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter .

We are family driven .

We are financially strong .

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Paid volunteer time
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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Engineering Internship Summer/Fall 2027

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite "Standards of Excellence" through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from June 2027- December 2027, with flexibility to work 15 hours minimum per week on site during the fall/winter quarters.

As Engineering Intern, primary responsibilities include:

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current operational practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant operations by assisting in troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Plant Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required . Preferably - Mechanical or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Summer Kick-Off Even t: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities : Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

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