Summer Process Engineer Intern - Build & Optimize

Ingredion Incorporated; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a motivated student for a Summer 2027 Process Engineering Internship. You will work on several small projects, applying chemical engineering concepts to real-world corn wet milling processes, and prepare project documentation and presentations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication while delivering measurable improvements and cost-saving ideas.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 preferred.
• 40 hrs per week during the summer internship term.
• Learn corn wet milling processes and system operation.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete small process engineering projects.
• Attend daily leadership and monthly safety meetings.
• Manage capital projects from concept to closure with documentation.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree progress in Chemical Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0 preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a motivated student for a Summer 2027 Process Engineering Internship. You will work on several small projects, applying chemical engineering concepts to real-world corn wet milling processes, and prepare project documentation and presentations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication while delivering measurable improvements and cost-saving ideas.