Chemical Engineering Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chemical Engineering Intern will be assigned a variety of projects to support Manufacturing, as well as provide developmental opportunities for the Engineering Intern during the Summer 2024, including Research & Development and Environmental Health & Safety. The Chemical Engineering Intern will interface with internal personnel in the plant and office, and some external suppliers, contractors, etc. as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the production, planning, and scheduling of final product.
• Assess and resolve operational issues through hands on experience.
• Use data analysis tools and presentation tools to efficiently communicate experimental design, results, and conclusions to internal cross-functional technical teams.
• Work with Operations to improve efficiency, process development, write work instructions and help define and translate customer requirements to the shop floor.
• Process development, improvement, and documentation.
• Analyze current operating performance and standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
• Additional activities may be assigned based on current requirements and Intern development.

EDEUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must be a full-time student actively enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college/university program pursuing a Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
• Plastics processing equipment experience and/or familiarity with various analytical equipment (Cast film extrusion, refractometer, FTIR, SEM, microscopy, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Strong verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of PIDs.

• Basic AutoCAD software knowledge may be required for some positions.
• Strong Organizational, Technical, and Communication Skills.

• Ability to interface with various levels of staff from office personnel, management to production employees.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and work multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to learn new processes and systems.