Process Engineering Intern - Hands-on Plant (Summer 2027)

Ingredion; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion in Belcamp, MD seeks a Summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern to support improvement projects and standardize work processes. You will work on data collection, analysis, and documentation while collaborating with plant teams to improve equipment reliability and overall performance. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and cross-functional teamwork to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing areas to enhance safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Assist with engineering projects from concept through implementation, including data collection, analysis, testing, and documentation.
• Update and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, batch records, equipment information, and process workflows.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement programs, including 5S, visual management, root cause analysis, and standardization initiatives.
• Assist with operator training and deployment of process improvements on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety-minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree progress in chemical/mechanical engineering

Job description

Ingredion in Belcamp, MD seeks a Summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern to support improvement projects and standardize work processes. You will work on data collection, analysis, and documentation while collaborating with plant teams to improve equipment reliability and overall performance. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and cross-functional teamwork to drive continuous improvement.