Process & Technology Intern

Novonesis; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Hands-on biotech experience

Exposure to cross-functional teams

Job summary

Novonesis, located at our Milwaukee, WI facility, offers a Process & Technology Intern role that provides hands-on exposure to biotechnology manufacturing. You will analyze data, support multiple process areas, and gain practical engineering experience in a dynamic production environment.

The internship emphasizes collaboration with operations, quality, and engineering, with mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to contribute to real projects addressing manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in engineering with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Sophomore standing or higher at application time.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in manufacturing and process improvement.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Willingness to work in office and industrial settings.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to arrange housing and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing data and identify process improvements.
• Support operations across fermentation, recovery, granulation, and finished goods.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Assist with process optimization projects and trials.
• Develop engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, quality teams, and production leaders.
• Present project findings to site leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Chemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Biological Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we are using biology to transform the way the world produces food, beverages, household products, renewable fuels, and more. As a Process & Technology Intern, you will join a team of engineers and scientists at the Milwaukee biotechnology manufacturing facility, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to projects that improve manufacturing performance, support sustainability, and help shape the future of biotechnology. You will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to solve real manufacturing challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Process & Technology Intern, you will analyze data, investigate process performance, and contribute to projects that deliver measurable business value. You will gain exposure to multiple manufacturing processes while developing practical engineering skills in a dynamic production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support operations across fermentation, recovery, granulation, and finished goods areas.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities and root-cause investigations.
• Assist with process optimization projects and production trials.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, quality teams, and production leaders.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and outcomes to site leadership.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Required Education

We are looking for students currently pursuing a degree in:

• Chemical Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Biological Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Or a related technical discipline

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, biotechnology, and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently while managing project responsibilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in both office and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, the following qualifications would be beneficial:

• Experience with engineering projects through coursework, research, or previous internships.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, process improvement methodologies, or data analysis tools.
• Interest in biotechnology production and industrial operations.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced production environment.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• Meaningful projects with real business impact.
• Exposure to production, engineering, quality, and continuous improvement functions.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical professionals.
• Opportunities to develop problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and continuous learning.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Full-time internship assignment lasting approximately 10 weeks.
• Located on-site at our Milwaukee, WI facility.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Occasional use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and quality.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary: $23/hr

Relevant Information

Program Dates: May 24th, 2027 to July 30th, 2027

Position Type: Temporary position payrolled through a third-party provider

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.