Summer 2027 College Internship - Process Engineering

Wacker Group; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) match

Education assistance

Career development

Community involvement

Job summary

WACKER is seeking a Summer 2027 College Intern in Process Engineering at our Calvert City, KY site. The role offers hands-on experience in daily QA/QC monitoring, data review, and troubleshooting in a spray-dryer operation.

You will work with the engineering team to support process reliability and performance improvements. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in Chemical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher, familiar with chemistry, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate Chemical Engineering program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative).
• Strong foundation in chemistry and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Daily QA/QC data monitoring and reporting.
• Review QA/QC data and downtime causes.
• Troubleshoot QA/QC and downtime issues.
• Operate Spray Dryer facility on a day-to-day basis.
• Hands-on learning with process upsets and team coordination.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemical Engineering (Undergraduate)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Summer 2027 College Internship – Process Engineering

Job Location (Short): Calvert City, KY, USA, 42029

Posting Start Date: 10/2/26

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER – Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical companies, we’ve been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking an Intern to work with our Engineering team for the Summer of 2027 at our site in Calvert City, KY.

What you will do:

• Daily Quality and Onstream Monitoring
• Review of QA/QC data from previous day
• Review of downtime causes from previous day
• Troubleshooting QA/QC issues
• Troubleshooting downtime issues
• Reporting QA/QC and Onstream data to upper management
• Running day-to-day operations of Spray Dryer facility
• Hands on experience with running a two tower spray dry operation
• Extensive troubleshooting learning opportunities (fieldwork and process trend review)
• Hands on experience dealing with process upsets and directing a labor force to resolve various process issues

What we need from you:

• Must be currently enrolled and active in an undergrade degree program. Preference will be given to individuals majoring in Chemical Engineering
• Preferred Junior going to be a Senior in Chemical Engineering degree program.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA (cumulative)

• Familiarity with basic principles of chemistry

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• SAP experience is preferred.

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work‑life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

Reference Code: 31787 #IND123 #LI-KM1

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US‑based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength.

We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams.

Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.