Summer Internship

Evonik; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Evonik is offering a Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) internship across sites in North America. The program runs May 17 to August 6, 2027, and places undergraduates in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemistry into real projects with cross-functional teams.

Interns will work on defined technical projects, engage with Evonik’s North American Leadership Team, and have opportunities for networking and professional development in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or chemistry.
• Must be able to relocate anywhere in the United States.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support technical projects in manufacturing/operations environments.
• Engage in cross-functional teamwork on regional initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvement and safety projects.

Skills

Relocation ability

Team collaboration

Cross-functional work

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry

Job description

Your impact on the world begins here. Evonik is the right place to make a difference. We are seeking innovative, self-starters to join our team. We offer you the opportunity to spend the summer at one of our sites in North America to work on meaningful and practical projects and network with professionals to apply what you are learning in school.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Evonik’s Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) Program is a 12 week internship program that provides undergraduate students an opportunity to gain real‑world experience and expand their knowledge beyond their studies in university. Over the summer, interns will apply skills they’ve acquired through education to their technical project while also gaining experience working on a cross-functional team for a regional group project. We offer summer internship opportunities across the United States in various fields, including manufacturing/operations, and environmental health & safety. During the interview process, we will work with candidates to identify the work setting and location that best aligns with their career aspirations.

Here are some examples of technical projects our previous Evonik summer interns have worked on:

• Process Engineering Intern: Contributed to the startup activities of a new chemical process, including updating procedures, redlining P&IDs, and creating Gantt charts to enhance process efficiency
• Research & Development Intern: Engaged in the development of Evonik’s Eudragit® aqueous dispersion polymer coatings, which are used to provide a protective layer for pills, tablets, and capsules, effectively controlling the release and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Production Engineering Intern: Reviewed and redlined technical drawings for the integration of new flow meter on a centrifuge, ensuring compliance with site engineering standards

By choosing Evonik, you will also have the opportunity to meet executives that are apart of Evonik’s North American Leadership Team (NALT), learn more about Evonik’s business portfolio and network with your peers through a virtual Let’s Connect Series. You can even join an Employee Resource Group at Evonik to connect with like‑minded individuals, enhance your professional development, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and innovation that empowers every voice! #earlycareers

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry
• Must have the ability to relocate anywhere in the US
• Authorization to work in the US without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
• Program Duration: May 17th-August 6th, 2027
• Program Pay Range: $21.00-$27.00

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

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