Summer Internship

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO program

Networking with leadership

Job summary

Evonik invites undergraduate students to join its Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) Program, a 12-week internship across the United States in manufacturing/operations and environmental health & safety. Interns work on real projects and network with professionals, applying classroom knowledge in a cross-functional setting.

Positions require pursuit of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry degrees, willingness to relocate within the US, and unrestricted work authorization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering or chemistry field.
• Willingness to relocate anywhere in the US for the internship.
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship (no visa required).

Responsibilities

• Support SPE program projects across manufacturing/operations and EH&S.
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams for regional group projects.
• Network with professionals and Evonik leadership to apply classroom knowledge.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Chemistry

Education

Undergraduate student in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or 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.

Technical Projects:

• 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. #earlycareers

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world‑class business services to create solutions that answer real‑world problems. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.