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Process Engineering Intern

Ingredion Incorporated
Salem, OR Intern
POSTED ON 9/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2025
About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Workplace type: On Site

We are seeking a motivated student to hire for our Process Engineering Internship opportunity. You will be responsible for completing several small process engineering projects. You will also be applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field. Submission for funding of projects as well as project status reports will be required.

What You Will Do:

  • Be responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of any contractors working on projects with a goal of completing projects with zero safety or environmental incidents
  • Attend daily leadership team meetings and monthly safety meetings
  • Manage small capital projects for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal, purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure while continuously supporting improvements and initiatives to better the projects
  • Identify growth and cost savings projects to give directly to the productivity and costs associated with manufacturing
  • Build an environment conducive to teamwork with other specialists and employees
  • Be able to produce and give effective presentations

Who You Are:

  • Are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication, by having the ability to effect change through persuasion and reason and deal with ambiguity
  • Have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization
  • Ability to deliver results in a very significant and energizing environment through multi-tasking, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and having an analytical mind
  • Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality that wants to succeed

What You Will Bring:

  • Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
  • Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
  • Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process, and the systems and principals involved in its operation
  • Ability to tackle problems, identify improvement opportunities, implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports
  • Proven analytical problem solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills
  • Experience with PC Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

To Be Eligible For Consideration, Candidates Must:

  • 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 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.
  • If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover Why Ingredion Is The Ideal Place To Advance Your Career With Our Exception Rewards And Benefits Package Designed To Help You Thrive. Create The Future With Us And Enjoy:

  • 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

Pay Range: $22-31/hour

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

Salary : $22 - $31

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