Digital R&D Intern

Covestro AG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro in Pittsburgh, PA is offering a 12-week Summer 2027 internship in the Digital R&D area. You will support projects applying AI-powered robotics and automation to improve R&D efficiency and transformation.

Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering; rising junior; coursework in AI/automation preferred. This hands-on role blends engineering with digital insights in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with diverse individuals.
• Project coordination ability with proactive, creative technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Covestro’s digital transformation projects in R&D.
• Apply AI-powered robotics and automation to improve R&D efficiency.
• Internship runs for 12 weeks in Summer 2027 at the Pittsburgh, PA site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

AI robotics

Automation systems

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

At Covestro, our strategy to focus on customer and market needs, drive sustainable growth, and become fully circular rests on our ability to transform our plants to carbon and resource neutral facilities.

You will learn about Covestro products, which can include their chemistry, applications, end uses, customer base, and future business opportunities.

You may also get a hands-on experience in research environment, as well as an up-close view of our technical and commercial operations.

You will be able to apply your knowledge and education to actual R&D projects through support of new product/technology development that helps solving real world problems.

From next generation engineering plastics to material solutions for circular economy, opportunities abound for ground-breaking R&D that lets you be creative and imaginative yet analytical and precise.

Responsibilities

At Covestro, our strategy to focus on customer and market needs, drive sustainable growth, and become fully circular rests on a foundation of digital transformation.

Our digital transformation touches work areas as diverse as Digital Infrastructure, Knowledge Flow, Data-Driven R&D, and R&D Simulations.

As an intern in the Digital R&D area, you will support projects in Covestro’s digital transformation strategy, applying AI-powered robotics and automation technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our R&D operations.

The internship program will be in the summer of 2027, offered at our Pittsburgh, PA site and lasts approximately 12 weeks.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications: Enrolled in bachelor’s degree program with a major in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent Rising Junior at the start of the internship (May 2027)

Preferred Qualifications: Major or minor in Robotics, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related interdisciplinary programs combining engineering with AI/automation Coursework or project experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, or automation systems

Essential Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to interact and establish strong working relationships with diverse individuals. Project coordination with the ability to be proactive and identify creative, effective technical solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

YOUR APPLICATION

We look forward to receiving your application and resume.

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About Covestro

Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There’s life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture.

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