Process Engineer Intern

heidelbergmaterials; 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

Job summary

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

The role requires currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering fields, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication and collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives to boost plant efficiency and reliability.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering on optimization projects.
• Help troubleshoot process issues and develop data-driven solutions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations communicating findings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

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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