Science/Engineering Internships

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,150 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
WHAT WE OFFER
Covestro recognizes that science plays an integral part in everyday life and encourages all employees to make a difference through daily contributions to our organization's mission. Covestro Baytown Site supports this principle by having a vision of Safe, Reliable, and Efficient Operations through our people. To that end, Covestro seeks dynamic individuals ready to help shape the future by confronting new challenges, embracing new experiences, and taking on increasing responsibilities. As an Engineering Intern within Covestro, incumbents will be responsible for a wide range of engineering activities to support day to day operations, and to improve the safety, reliability and of the efficiency of our production units and our work processes. Candidates must be available for a 3-month assignment during the Summer of 2024 (May 20th to August 9th).
Related to this position, Covestro offers:

• A team-based approach to identify improvement opportunities, to analyze and to develop solutions, and to complete implementation with a goal to improve plant reliability, safety, compliance with environmental requirements, and profitability of the production units at the Baytown site.
• Continuous coaching & assistance - You'll work with passionate people and also receive both training assistance, and feedback from your teammates and your manager to help you apply your education to real life challenges while working on a chemical production site.
• Complex and interesting work that may include assisting the units with day-to-day operational and maintenance needs, using proven methodologies to eliminate defects, improving reliability, optimizing processes, and/or developing capital projects.
• An opportunity to experience our sustainable approach to the impact on the world today and tomorrow by continuously improving our specific greenhouse gas emissions and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

Additionally, the position offers:

• A career opportunity with responsibilities in various operational areas involving significant team interaction. Typically, summer assignments will focus on one of the following functional areas: Maintenance/Reliability Engineering, Instrument and Electrical Engineering, Production Support Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering, Environmental and Process Safety Engineering, R&D Innovation Management or Project Engineering
• A chance to contribute to a meaningful mission and demonstrate your potential through of a wide variety of projects.

WHAT YOU OFFER
Basic Qualifications
More specifically related to this position, Covestro seeks an incumbent who possesses knowledge of and abilities to work in Engineering typically acquired by:

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program with a major in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or a related field
• Completion of Freshman year
• Overall GPA of 3.0

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire to work and learn in an operating chemical plant
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.

We have an exciting mission: to MAKE the world a brighter place. Innovation is in our DNA. We develop technologies and products that benefit society & reduce our impact on the environment. We look towards the future and see opportunities where others see limitations. Your success will be driven by how you demonstrate of our values.
Successful completion of this internship program may lead to full-time employment or a recurring opportunity based on performance of the candidates and availability of the position.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!
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