Process Engineering Intern - Refinery C

The Role:

We are looking for our next Process Engineering Intern within our Refinery C team for summer 2025. The Process Engineering Intern will report directly to the Department Leader and will be responsible for various projects within Roquette’s Manufacturing Plant. Refinery C specifically focuses on fructose/dextrose (including pharmaceutical excipient).

This position is located in Keokuk, Iowa.  

What We Offer:

• 8 to 12-week paid summer internship opportunity
• The hourly rate of pay for this role is $22/hour
• A highly collaborative team environment with opportunities for mentorship, project ownership, and peer collaboration

What You’ll Do:

• Process Engineer assigned project(s), which will improve performance in the areas of energy, chemicals, product yields, and reliability
• Will learn the process or unit operation tied to the project(s) that they are assigned, such as chemical conversion, ion exchange, crystallization, evaporations, etc.
• Will provide engineering studies, designs and justifications to support Operations goals
• May keep historical data to analyze and monitor key parameters to assist with troubleshooting and meeting costs or production goals

What You’ll Need:

 Education:          

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical). Sophomore or Junior level class standing preferred

Experience:

• No previous experience is required
• A results-based, goal-focused mindset with a natural curiosity, demonstrated by extracurricular involvement in clubs or community
• Leadership and/or work experience to supplement strong student achievement

Your Profile:

• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically data analysis tools, such as Excel
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively

Work Environment

• This role spends approximately 50% of the time in an office environment and 50% of the time in the lab/plant environment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly position, M-F. Interns are not to exceed 40 hours per week

AAP/EEO Statement  

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.