What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Intern position at LANXESS and Careers?
Job Highlights
- Put your engineering background to use to tackle short-term projects that offer hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvements. Propose and implement changes to streamline production, reduce waste, or enhance quality.
- Review and create documentation and SOPs (standard operating procedures) for equipment and processes.
- Participate in the site’s safety and environmental programs, by developing and implementing safety protocols and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Grow your skills and knowledge by working with experienced engineers and professionals.
Experience and Skills
- Must have completed sophomore year studies in a bachelor's level engineering program (preferably mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering)
- Ability to work full time during the Summer of 2026.
- An ability to work independently on complicated problems and within the context of multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent time management skills to balance daily activities with longer term projects
- Willingness to work both at a desk and in a manufacturing plant
- Ability to read and interpret schematic documents and drawings
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office products and other business programs
Location: El Dorado Central
Employee Type: Temporaries
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
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What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
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