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Sensient Technologies Corporation · 4 days ago

Intern - Engineering

Amboy, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient Flavors is seeking a talented Engineering Intern for the Summer 2026 Internship Program, where the intern will facilitate continuous improvement activities and support various engineering projects.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Facilitates, executes and/or leads Continuous Improvement activities through analyzing facility and equipment capital needs, maintenance and repair programs, and/or production processes and activities

Works with the plants in development of Capital Appropriation Requests. Develops adequate documentation to justify proposed investments according to Sensient procedures, including defining project scope, preparing project budget, and establishing project schedules

Identifies appropriate vendors (contract engineers, equipment manufacturers, etc.). Manages vendor lead times, contractor scheduling, and payment terms to achieve project objectives

Executes projects according to the developed plans. Coordinates development, procurement and installations. Development of Milestone charts and managing/ tracking capital projects

Manages capital project financial records, including invoicing and budgets. Accurately provides cash flow forecasts for managed projects

Supports plant maintenance by defining reliability requirements for equipment

Optimizes process control parameters in partnership with manufacturing, quality, and R&D to establish Standard Line Conditions

Conduct process center lining and benchmarking

Provide process troubleshooting in support of operations

Determine process bottlenecks, evaluate capability needs and develop action plans to address capability gaps