Manufacturing Data Systems Intern Job

The Arkema Group; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group is offering a Manufacturing Data Systems Intern role to support digital manufacturing initiatives across multiple facilities. You will help build and maintain data infrastructure, visualization tools and reporting systems, working with PI System, Aspen IP.21 and Excel to improve data accessibility and operational analytics.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree and have an interest in OT, industrial data and process automation, with strong analytical skills and the

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, computer engineering, data analytics or related technical field.
• Interest in manufacturing systems, industrial data, process automation or OT.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, data analysis).
• Familiarity with databases, SQL, scripting or industrial software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Asset Framework templates, elements and attributes for data lake and digital manufacturing.
• Contextualize and organize process, equipment and production data in PI Asset Framework and Aspen IP.21.
• Create and enhance process graphics and dashboards using Aspen A1PE, PI Vision.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve visualization standards and user experience.
• Support Event Frames for batch tracking, downtime analysis and reporting.
• Perform data extraction, validation and analysis using PI System, Aspen IP.21 and Excel.
• Develop spreadsheets, reports and tools to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot data quality issues and validate historian data against plant records.
• Assist with analytics projects and digital transformation initiatives like the data lake.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Related technical discipline

Tools

OSIsoft PI System

Aspen IP.21

Aspen A1PE

PI Vision

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Manufacturing Data Systems Intern will support digital manufacturing initiatives by helping develop and maintain industrial data infrastructure, visualization tools, and reporting systems. This role provides hands-on experience with manufacturing historians, asset frameworks, data contextualization, and operational analytics platforms. The intern will work closely with engineers and site personnel to improve data accessibility, visualization, and reporting capabilities across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Asset Framework templates, elements, and attributes to support the organization's manufacturing data lake and digital manufacturing architecture.
• Assist with the contextualization and organization of process, equipment, and production data within the PI Asset Framework and Aspen mMDM.
• Create, modify, and enhance process graphics and dashboards using Aspen A1PE and PI Vision.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations personnel to improve visualization standards and user experience for manufacturing data displays.
• Support development and maintenance of Event Frames for batch tracking, production monitoring, downtime analysis, and operational reporting.
• Perform data extraction, validation, and analysis using PI System, Aspen IP.21, and Microsoft Excel.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and data tools that support operational decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Assist with troubleshooting data quality issues and validating historian data against plant records and process information.
• Support special projects involving manufacturing analytics, historian integrations, and digital transformation initiatives such as the global data lake project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
• Interest in manufacturing systems, industrial data, process automation, or operational technology (OT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with databases, SQL, scripting, or industrial software platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering and operations teams.

Skills Developed

• Industrial historian systems (OSIsoft PI System and Aspen IP.21)
• Asset Framework development and data contextualization
• Manufacturing data visualization and dashboard design
• Event Frame configuration and operational analytics
• Process data analysis and reporting
• Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and application of developing process engineering skills into IT/OT technologies.

What you will get out of this assignment

• Immersion in a corporate office and manufacturing support environment.
• Develop knowledge in manufacturing control and monitoring systems from Distributed Control Systems through data historians and up to enterprise systems.
• Ability to program Aspen IP21 and Aveva OSI PI
• Exposure to chemical processes and how they function.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.