Evonik Rotation Program - Early Career Engineers

Evonik Industries AG; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Evonik Industries AG offers a two-year Rotation Program for Early Career Engineers in the United States. You will support process optimization, capital projects, and operational excellence across manufacturing and engineering functions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze data and develop engineering solutions.

You will gain experience in basic and detail engineering, process development, scale-up, and project documentation while working in a dynamic chemical manufacturing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and industry practices.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production and operations to improve reliability and productivity.
• Assist evaluation of expansion concepts and capital projects.
• Support basic and detail engineering, process development, and scale-up tasks.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## Evonik Rotation Program - Early Career EngineersApplylocations: Richmond, VA: Lafayette, IN: Birmingham, AL: Little Rock, AR: Chester, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R48939**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.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:** https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/**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 2025 and June 2026* Begin employment with Evonik Corporation in July 2026 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**Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. 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 InsuranceThe 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.#earlycareers**Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.