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Engineering Intern - Summer

Umicore
La Vergne, TN Intern
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Cobalt & Specialty Materials

Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What You Will Be Doing

As our Summer Engineering Intern, you will gain exposure to an innovative global materials technology business that makes materials for a better life. During the three months of your internship, you will gain valuable experience working with our Process Engineers on real world issues in a chemical manufacturing plant. This may include:

  • Overseeing and supporting contractor activities;
  • Handling projects that support communication between maintenance, contractors, and operations for initial engineering trials;
  • Collaborating with experienced process engineers on the installation phase of larger projects;
  • Monitoring timelines and progress of equipment installations to meet scheduling demands;
  • Working with Process Engineers in an assigned area to develop recommendations for current operations and future development;
  • Demonstrating data driven problem-solving methodology; and,
  • Completing a designated improvement project.


Who We Are Looking For

Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenge they face. As well as current pursuit of a mechanical or chemical engineering degree with at least one year into the major concentration from an ABET accredited program, you should:

  • Have the ability to apply technical math skills to solve real world problems;
  • Be self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, report writing skills, and presentation abilities;
  • Work well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams;
  • Have experience with contributing to the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations;
  • Be proficient in MS Office applications; and,
  • Have knowledge of AutoCAD.


What We Offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Additional Information

This position is located at the Palm Commodities International, LLC facility in LaVergne, Tennessee. The facility is a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is required.

This position is paid on an hourly basis and will last three months during the summer.

Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

If you need assistance applying for this position, please email hr@palminc.com.

IF MY SKILLS CAN HELP PRODUCE COBALT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR CERAMICS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

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