Process Engineer Intern

Summary: 

The Process Engineer Intern will work closely with the Production Plant Chemist and in collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology. The focus will be to gain a comprehensive understanding of the production process for some of our complex systems that have the highest potential for reducing processing time, operational cost, and environmental impact. Responsibilities will include a) collecting and analyzing current process data, b) analyzing legacy process data, c) quantifying results in terms of processing time, operational cost, and output volume, d) investigating potential opportunities for increased efficiency. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of college coursework completed in the study of Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related field. 
• Knowledge of general chemistry, chemical process equipment, and experimental design is preferred.
• Previous laboratory and/or industrial experience, is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, and intermediate Excel skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality. 

Competencies: 

• Communication:  Communicate effectively with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. 
• Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work well with others towards a shared goal, participate actively and contribute to the capability of the team. Highly adaptable with the flexibility to navigate diverse social contexts and adjust communication style accordingly.  Demonstrate active listening skills with the ability to understand others’ perspectives. 
• Drive & Execution: Embrace challenges, demonstrate the initiative and positive attitude to successfully execute priorities. 
• Problem Solving: Display a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; provide feedback and inputs from multiple stakeholders. Able to listen to the needs of the organization and transfer the information into a logical flow of data. Takes independent action to change the direction of events. 
• Organization: Optimizes organizational effectiveness, prioritizes workload, effectively handles priorities, and has a strong attention to detail.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Relocation assistance is not available.

This is a temporary, summer internship with no benefits.

Chem-Trend is an Equal Opportunity Employer with leadership and a culture that support diversity and inclusion.