Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer/Fall 2027)

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Terre Haute (IN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development workshops &培训

In-person networking opportunities

Hands-on project experience with real業

Paid volunteer time

Company-sponsored events andactivities

Potential for full-time opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer/Fall 2027 to gain practical work experience on engineering projects.

The role runs June 2027 through December 2027, with flexibility to work a minimum of 15 hours per week on site during fall/winter quarters. The internship includes responsibilities such as technical analysis, capital projects support, SOP development, troubleshooting, process optimization, and documenting system workflows, plus engineering clerical duties and

Qualifications

Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical).
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft PowerPoint (or equivalent).
Good presentation skills preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
Develop, review, and update SOPs to ensure alignment with current practices and regulatory requirements.
Support plant operations by troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
Investigate, evaluate and implement process-related cost-saving improvements.
Investigate, evaluate and implement process-related cycle time improvements.
Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Good presentation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

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

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 Event: 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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