Supply Chain/Manufacturing Intern

0481 Solenis Poland sp. z o.o.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Housing stipend for eligible interns

Professional development

Learning resources access

No-meeting Fridays

On-site work arrangement

Potential for full-time roles

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a qualified undergraduate or graduate student for its internship program in manufacturing and operations. You will work on real projects supporting engineering, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement while mentored by experienced professionals.

This on-site program offers exposure to leadership, hands-on project experience, and opportunities to present results to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, productivity, and reliability initiatives.
• Assist with process improvement and engineering projects.
• Analyze operational and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.
• Present project results and recommendations to site leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering student

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Who we are Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-arc monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Quality & Manufacturing Engineering Position Summary

At Solenis, our internship program provides students with meaningful hands‑on experience that goes beyond traditional summer work. Interns are assigned real projects that support manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives while working alongside experienced professionals. This program is designed to help students apply classroom learning to real‑world challenges, develop practical technical skills, and gain exposure to manufacturing operations in a global specialty chemical company.

What You’ll Do

• Support safety, quality, productivity, and reliability initiatives.
• Assist with process improvement and engineering projects.
• Analyze operational and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving activities.
• Support capital projects, maintenance initiatives, and operational excellence efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.
• Present project results and recommendations to site leadership.

Areas of Opportunity Assignments may include:

• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Reliability & Maintenance
• Automation & Process Control
• Quality Systems
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain & Operations Support

Qualifications

• Enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Technical mentoring and professional development.
• Hands‑on project experience with measurable business impact.
• Networking opportunities with professionals across the Solenis organization.
• Experience working in a safety‑focused manufacturing environment.

Long-Term Career Pathway

Long-Term Career Pathway This internship is designed to provide meaningful hands‑on experience while helping identify future talent for Solenis Manufacturing and Operations. High-performing interns may be considered for future opportunities within Solenis, including participation in our Operations Leadership Development Program following graduation. The program is designed to provide broad exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement through rotational assignments across multiple facilities and business functions. Participants gain experience working alongside plant and corporate leaders while developing the technical, operational, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in manufacturing and operations. Successful program participants may have opportunities to build careers in areas such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, Operational Excellence, and Plant Leadership.

Some perks of working with us:

• Competitive compensation
• Housing stipend for eligible interns
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth, including virtual learning sessions and workshops designed to prepare you to start your career
• Access to a plethora of learning resources for technical expertise and chemical acumen
• No‑meeting Fridays, enabling focus time for personal development
• On‑Site work arrangement
• Selected interns will have the opportunity to present projects to senior leadership and be considered for full‑time roles post graduation.

For the summer of 2027 we anticipate interns in: Florence, KY; Savannah, GA; Suffolk, VA; Watertown, WI; and Wilmington, DE.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is proud to be a Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.