Process Engineer Intern

50026 GRR - Harleyville Inc; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

Intern

In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering an internship at the Giant Resource Recovery (GRR) facility in Harleyville, SC. You will support process improvement initiatives, collect and analyze data, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize production.

The program seeks students pursuing engineering degrees with strong analytic and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a proactive safety mindset for a hands-on industrial learning experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering fields (chemical, mechanical, or industrial).
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and apply engineering principles practically.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated, safety-focused, eager to learn in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance plant efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on production optimization projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting process issues and developing practical, data-driven solutions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to communicate project findings and results.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Line of Business: Other

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance plant efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on production optimization projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting process issues and developing practical, data-driven solutions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to communicate project findings and results.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and apply engineering principles in a practical environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated, safety-focused, and eager to learn in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Work Environment

• Primarily based at the Giant Resource Recovery (GRR) facility.
• Hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with both office and plant exposure.
• Requires adherence to all safety procedures and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when in operational areas.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineering and operations professionals.

What We Offer

• $23-$27/hour
• Summer PTO
• Holidays
• Intern
• In-Person Events
• Employee Resource Group Activities
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO² reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.