Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

LPU Batangas; Tennessee; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Healthcare plan options

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Learning & development programs

Company culture

Job summary

Primient seeks candidates for a role involving hands-on lab-scale and plant-scale testing to evaluate and improve chemical processes. You will analyze data, support optimization of unit operations, and assist with updating P&IDs, SOPs, and specs.

Collaboration with operations and maintenance is key, with emphasis on safety and continuous learning. The position offers exposure to process design, equipment operation, and manufacturing best practices within a chemical processing environment, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or master's student with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Fundamental understanding of chemical engineering principles including material and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and reaction processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret technical data.
• Curiosity, self‑motivation, and eagerness to learn in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills to ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab-scale and plant-scale testing to evaluate and improve chemical process performance.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability improvements.
• Support optimization of unit operations including mixing, filtration, heat transfer, crystallization, and separation.
• Assist with updating process documentation such as Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), standard operating procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Participate in safety initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance plant safety and environmental performance.
• Gain exposure to process design concepts, equipment operation, and manufacturing best practices in a chemical processing environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Conduct lab-scale and plant-scale testing to evaluate and improve chemical process performance.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability improvements.
• Support optimization of unit operations including mixing, filtration, heat transfer, crystallization, and separation.
• Assist with updating process documentation such as Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), standard operating procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Participate in safety initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance plant safety and environmental performance.
• Gain exposure to process design concepts, equipment operation, and manufacturing best practices in a chemical processing environment.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or master's student with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Fundamental understanding of chemical engineering principles including material and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and reaction processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret technical data.
• Curiosity, self‑motivation, and eagerness to learn in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills to ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay of $24.00/hr plus overtime with opportunity to advance through pay for skill system.
• Housing stipend ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on work and candidate location.
• Multiple healthcare plan choices including dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions.
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and floating days off.
• Parental leave for new parents.
• Employee resource groups and learning & development programs.
• Fun culture with opportunities to shape the company's future.

Training & Development

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and plant leaders.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Exposure to real engineering challenges and business decisions.
• A culture that values safety, ownership, and continuous learning.

Career Progression

Primient supports career growth and offers pathways outside the norm, providing employees autonomy and accountability to control their career destiny within an inclusive culture that embraces equity, diversity, and belonging.