Engineering Intern — Chemical Process & Automation

Bayer; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Engineering Intern for its Muscatine, IA site. You will apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing environment, contributing to projects that improve processes, equipment, and plant performance.

You will learn from engineers, assist with design, installation, and startup of control systems, and help develop project objectives and scope. This role requires commuting daily and a readiness to work 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Successfully completed sophomore year or higher and returning to school upon completion of the intern assignment.
• Ability to commute daily to and from the work location in Muscatine, IA.
• Willingness to work in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and physical ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Work with and learn from Engineers and Staff to improve chemical processes, including yield and process capacity improvements, waste reductions, reduction of cycle time, cost improvements, and/or modification/design of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and provide recommendations for mechanical equipment, improving the reliability and cost associated with a process area’s mechanical equipment.
• Support design, installation, and start‑up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributive control systems.
• Assist engineers in development of project objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, written descriptions, or specifications for customer approval.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, engineering procedures, OSHA and EPA standards, site safety standards, pressure safety design, and environmental standards on all projects.
• Gain insight into maintenance and reliability improvement programs for chemical plants.
• Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for projects.
• Assist with the procurement process, including equipment specifications, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Assist with conducting engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies by analyzing customer needs and data, including researching, investigating actions, coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer.
• Collaborate with production and technical staff on day‑to‑day activities such as process troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Work with all areas of operations and compliance organizations to drive attainment of project goals.
• Support process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives site‑wide.
• Present major project findings or updates in an oral and/or written report‑style presentation at the end of the assignment.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Bayer is seeking an Engineering Intern for its Muscatine, IA site. You will apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing environment, contributing to projects that improve processes, equipment, and plant performance.

You will learn from engineers, assist with design, installation, and startup of control systems, and help develop project objectives and scope. This role requires commuting daily and a readiness to work 40 hours per week.