Summer Internship

Evonik; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik offers a Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) internship across the United States. The 12-week program enables undergraduates to work on meaningful projects and network with professionals to apply classroom learning.

Interns join cross-functional teams on regional projects in manufacturing/operations and environmental health & safety, focusing on real-world impact and professional growth through events like Lets Connect and ERG involvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Ability to relocate anywhere in the US.
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Program duration May 17–August 6, 2027.
• Pay range $21.00–$27.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist in process engineering tasks for startup activities of a chemical process.
• Contribute to R&D projects, including coating development.
• Support production engineering activities and drawings review.

Skills

Relocation flexibility

US work eligibility

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

There is no better time than right now to build your future

Being an Evonik summer intern gives you an opportunity to apply for one of our Early Career Rotational Programs to give your ideas a place to grow when you graduate. You can collaborate with dynamic colleagues who share your interest in creating solutions with a global reach.

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