Process Engineering Intern: Optimize Plant & Safety

1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 2,728,000 - 3,885,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Healthcare plan options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Learning & development

Team culture

Job summary

Primient is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Decatur, IL. The role involves hands-on work in lab-scale and plant-scale settings to optimize processes, update P&IDs, and enhance safety measures.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, curious and proactive, with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Responsibilities include testing, documentation updates, and automation support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field).
• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and seek clarification.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab-scale and plant-scale testing for ion exchange and malic crystallization optimization.
• Update Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to reflect current plant configurations.
• Identify and implement safety improvements within the facility.
• Assist in the automation of crude solution filtration processes.

Skills

Engineering degree

Curious mindset

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Pursuing engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical)

Job description

Primient is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Decatur, IL. The role involves hands-on work in lab-scale and plant-scale settings to optimize processes, update P&IDs, and enhance safety measures.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, curious and proactive, with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Responsibilities include testing, documentation updates, and automation support.