Process Control Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation Summer 2027 Process Control Engineering Internship offers student engineers hands-on experience in plant manufacturing. The program integrates real project work under a mentor, safety training, and exposure to process control systems within our operations.

Candidates will contribute to projects, maintain journals, and present to management. Ideal students are pursuing a BS in Controls or Mechanical Engineering, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are eligible to work in the

Qualifications

• Must have completed second year of college.
• Must be majoring in Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be an active student.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
• Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
• Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
• Actively participate in complex safety/environmental programs
• Maintain intern work/activity journal
• Presentation to management team

Skills

Controls/Mechanical Eng

Active student

GPA 3.0+

US work authorization

Education

Pursuing BS in Controls or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SUMMER 2027 Process Control Engineering Internship

The Internship is designed to provide the engineering student a real-life work experience and training the day-to-day activities of plant manufacturing. We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our internship program. Our Internships are a part of our Company College Recruiting strategy to attract and retain qualified, high performing talent for our early career opportunities within our plant locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
• Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
• Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
• Actively participate in complex safety/environmental programs
• Maintain intern work/activity journal
• Presentation to management team
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed second year of college
• Must be majoring in Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Must be an active student
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Applications are accepted through https://www.westlaketalent.com. All resumes must include available contact information: phone number, address, email address and one’s major, GPA, and projected graduation date.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.