Ingredion Incorporated · 4 months ago
Industrial Technical Intern
Bedford Park Idea Lab
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $31/hr
Start in 2026 SummerIngredion Incorporated is a global powerhouse that transforms lives through natural ingredients. They are seeking a highly motivated college student for a summer internship, focusing on providing technical support and developing product solutions for the industrial market.
BrewingFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Focus on providing technical support to existing customers
Developing new product solutions for industrial market applications
Collaborate with various internal resources to design experiments
Create technical data
Develop value added solutions that highlight our industrial innovation product portfolio and align with consumer trends
Qualification
Required
Progress towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or Engineering or a related field
Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry laboratory
Knowledge of common paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills (technical reports for distribution, presentations, data analysis etc.)
Proven proficiency using MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ect.)
Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT
Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior
Preferred
Knowledge of common paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred
Benefits
Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a competitive company match
Company
Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-08-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
James Zallie
President and CEO
K
Kevin Wilson
Vice President and Corporate Treasurer
Recent News
2026-01-07
Food Business News
2025-11-11
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