Chemical Process Engineer Intern

Eligible Candidates: College seniors pursuing a B.S. in Process/Chemical Engineering or related field

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious Chemical Process Engineer Intern to join our Manufacturing team. This internship is designed for a senior-level chemical engineering student who wants hands‑on experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and real-world manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing chemical manufacturing processes, including reaction, separation, and purification steps.
• Support process engineers in conducting root‑cause analyses, troubleshooting equipment or process issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement in yield, energy use, or throughput.
• Participate in process safety reviews and help ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop or update process documentation, such as SOPs, batch records, P&IDs, or process flow diagrams.
• Assist in pilot‑scale or laboratory testing to support process development and scale‑up activities.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Operations teams on improvement initiatives.
• Present findings or project updates to engineering leadership at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Senior-level student pursuing a B.S. in Process Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of core chemical engineering principles such as thermodynamics, mass/energy balances, transport phenomena, and kinetics.
• Ability to analyze data using Excel, statistical tools, or engineering software.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing or plant environment.

Preferred Skills

• Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or chemical processing.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or process optimization methodology.
• Familiarity with process instrumentation, control systems, or safety practices.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, hands‑on experience in chemical process engineering within a production environment.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing equipment and process controls.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Development of professional engineering skills, including data analysis, documentation, and communication.