Paper & Pulp Technical Sales Intern — Hybrid

Ecolab; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11-week internship

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ecolab invites you to join an 11‑week paid internship designed to blend engineering with consultative sales. You’ll partner with Field Sales Representatives, learn water treatment applications, and gain hands‑on project experience across customer sites. A path to a full‑time role is possible after graduation, with relocation and hybrid work options available.

Relocation assistance may be available. The program emphasizes safety training and real‑world problem solving in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial or related) graduating in December 2027 or Summer 2028
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• 11‑week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st
• Position requires a valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Complete an independent project(s) under primary trainer’s direction to yield calculated ROI
• Complete safety training & technical lessons that serve as an introduction to water treatment applications
• Observe and participate in service as it is provided to customers to assure accurate chemical application, process optimization and documentation
• Complete introductory training of the consultative sales approach
• Visit multiple customer sites across the region (40-60% of training time spent in field) to learn best practices and types of unit applications and treatment approaches
• Build key relationships and interaction with departments and personnel that will be critical to success in the field
• Work within various regional sales districts and customer locations to build specific technical knowledge and gain sales experience while helping customers achieve their sustainability goals
• Provide routine service support to Sales Representatives. May be subject to testing including; Boilers, Cooling towers, Paper process streams.

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial or related) graduating in December 2027 or Summer 2028

Job description

Ecolab invites you to join an 11‑week paid internship designed to blend engineering with consultative sales. You’ll partner with Field Sales Representatives, learn water treatment applications, and gain hands‑on project experience across customer sites. A path to a full‑time role is possible after graduation, with relocation and hybrid work options available.

Relocation assistance may be available. The program emphasizes safety training and real‑world problem solving in a dynamic environment