Polymer Engineering Intern — Hands-on, Mentorship & Growth

Mapeimarine; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend consideration

Mentorship

Hands-on field experience

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

MAPEI is seeking a Polymers Chemical Engineering Intern to support engineering and maintenance teams in West Chicago, IL. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting while applying core engineering principles to real-world projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and contribute to reports and presentations. The program runs May–August 2027, offering mentorship and potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments using standard techniques and criteria.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data and performance metrics.
• Document and maintain technical products and project data.
• Assist with reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and cross-functional teams.

Education

Chemical Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Materials Science

Chemistry

Job description

MAPEI is seeking a Polymers Chemical Engineering Intern to support engineering and maintenance teams in West Chicago, IL. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting while applying core engineering principles to real-world projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and contribute to reports and presentations. The program runs May–August 2027, offering mentorship and potential full-time opportunities after graduation.