Alpek Polyester USA · 3 hours ago
INTERN – CHEMICAL ENGINEER JOB GASTON, SC
Gaston, SC
Internship
Onsite
InternAlpek Polyester USA is a global leader in the production of sustainable PET materials, and they are seeking motivated students for their Summer Intern Program. As a Chemical Engineering Intern, you will support manufacturing operations and contribute to process improvements and new product development while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Assist with the day-to-day tactical functions that directly support the engineering team at your site
Serve on or lead teams responsible for long-term process improvement planning and cost savings and/or reliability projects
Evaluate new product, process and/or equipment applications and recommend and implement improvements to existing product, equipment or processes
Complete special projects and assignments as directed
Successful execution of job responsibilities requires the ability to operate independently and effectively utilize initiative, attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Full time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited college/university
Majoring in Chemical Engineering
Availability to work full time (40 hours/week) for the 3-month duration of intern assignment
Fundamental understanding of statistics as it applies to designed experiments and understanding process variability
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to make good judgment decisions
Willing and able to take initiative
Self-motivated
Professional level of integrity
Team-oriented
Good problem-solving skills
Company
Alpek Polyester USA
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers.
Founded in 1975Charlotte, North Carolina, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase