Hydrite · 1 month ago
Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer/Fall 2026)
Terre Haute, IN
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerHydrite is a financially strong company that values people and problem-solvers. The Engineering Internship provides students with practical work experience on engineering projects and opportunities for professional development while contributing to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned
Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate
Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current operational practices and regulatory requirements
Support plant operations by assisting in troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows
Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned
Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements
Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation
Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
Preferred
Good presentation skills preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)
Benefits
Competitive pay
Professional development workshops & training
In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
Hands-on project experience with real business impact
Paid volunteer time
Company-sponsored events and activities
Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.
Company
Hydrite
At Hydrite we are family driven, financially strong, and looking for problem solvers to join our growing team.
Founded in 1929
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Auerbach
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Sager, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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