Industrial Technical Intern (Summer 2027) - Bedford Park, IL

Ingredion Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Mentor program

Capstone Summit

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL invites a highly motivated student to join our R&D team as Industrial CSPI Technical Intern for Summer 2027. You will support existing customers and help develop new product solutions for industrial market applications.

You will collaborate across internal resources to design experiments, generate technical data and craft value-added solutions aligned with consumer trends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry laboratory.
• Knowledge of paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports.
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects, and summarizing the outcomes in appropriate report
• Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
• Coordinate, summarize and report data generated from these experiments
• Record data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate; effectively communicating results to project teams and partners
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects at completion of internship period

Skills

Wet chemistry

Collaborative

Technical communication

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or Engineering

Tools

ELN

Job description

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location & Workplace

Location: Bedford Park Idea Lab, IL Workplace type: On Site

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our R&D team for summer 2027! As the Industrial CSPI Technical Intern, you will focus on providing technical support to existing customers and developing new product solutions for industrial market applications. This role will collaborate with various internal resources to design experiments, create technical data and develop value added solutions that highlight our industrial innovation product portfolio and align with consumer trends.

What you will do

• Conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects, and summarizing the outcomes in appropriate report
• Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
• Coordinate, summarize and report data generated from these experiments
• Record data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate; effectively communicating results to project teams and partners
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects at completion of internship period

What you will bring

• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of common paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred
• Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

Who you are

• Eager to explore careers in the paper and packaging industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Desire to see and create results

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must: Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT. Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non‑graduating senior. If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation

Relocation Available: No

Pay & Benefits

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

Company Overview

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.