Evonik Rotation Program - Early Career Engineers

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) savings plans

Health Insurance

Job summary

Evonik offers a two-year Rotational Program designed to develop engineers in process optimization, capital projects, and operational excellence across manufacturing and engineering. You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze data, craft engineering solutions, and boost process performance and product quality in a dynamic chemical manufacturing setting.

Participants will gain exposure to various roles, including process, project, and maintenance engineering, while applying technical and

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Dec 2026–Jun 2027).
• Begin employment July 2027 as part of Evonik Rotation Program.
• Willingness to relocate (NA and/or international) for 2-year program.
• Engineering fundamentals, standard industry practices, and regulatory understanding, via experiences (Co-Op or internships).
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills; ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; highly organized and time-efficient.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and methodological assistance to production and operations areas to improve productivity or reliability.
• Support evaluation of expansion concepts including Capital Investment Projects and quality improvements.
• Provide technical support in basic engineering, process development, and scale-up of projects.
• Prepare basic engineering and design documentation for capital and customer projects in compliance with standards.
• Develop project scopes and feasibility studies to gain approval.
• Participate in site assignments across process, project, maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Analyze and document data using preset tools to improve processes and reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, plant engineering, supply chain, EHSQ, HR, and controls.
• Support standard office tooling and provide technical guidance to operators.
• Develop actions to improve process performance, product quality, or equipment.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We Offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

What We Offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Job Description Summary As a participant in Evonik’s two-year Rotational Program, you will support process optimization, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and engineering functions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop engineering solutions, and improve process performance, equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency. Through diverse rotational assignments, you will apply and expand your technical, project management, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Provide technical and methodological assistance to defined production and operations areas to increase productivity or reliability of processes and/or equipment
• Support the evaluation of concepts for expansions including small and mid-sized Capital Investment Projects, quality increase, production availability and/or operations management
• Provide technical support in basic engineering, detail engineering, process development and scale-up of customer projects or production processes
• Support preparation of basic engineering and design documentation on capital projects and customer projects in compliance with all applicable standards where required
• Support preparation of project scope and financial feasibility studies to gain project approval
• Act in assigned roles within site assignments which may include process, project, maintenance & reliability engineering or roles within a subject matter expert team such as Energy & Utilities or RD&I support roles
• Analyze, monitor and document data using pre-set tools, methods and formats to improve processes and increase reliability or quality process and products
• Collaborate with other departments from procurement, plant engineering, supply chain, EHSQ and HR as well as controlling and regulatory to support project or task execution
• Supports business processes by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed to operators or support staff.
• Develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements to improve performance of processes, product or equipment.

Requirements

• Receive Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Curriculum between December 2026 and June 2027
• Begin employment with Evonik Corporation in July 2027 as part of the Evonik Rotation Program cohort
• Must be mobile and willing to relocate to another region (NA and/or internationally) for the duration of the program (2 years)
• Be knowledgeable of engineering fundamentals, standard industry practices, and regulatory requirements and/or operations management through previous work experiences (Co-Op or internships) in the chemical industry preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excel in a project team environment with high adaptiveness to variable situations
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized and efficient in time management
• Authorized to work in the US without restriction or need for future sponsorship

Summary Compensation & Benefits: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). The pay range for this position is: $85,000-$90,000

Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation stipend
• 10 paid site holidays
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.