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chemical engineer internship- 2025.

• tamaqua , pennsylvania

• posted november 6, 2024

job details

summary

• $30 - $35 per hour

• temporary

• high school

• category life, physical, and social science occupations

• referenceAB_4651286

job details

This is a 2025 Summer internship. We are seeking candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate academic program. Our client partner is dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. WHO YOU ARE: Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited university

• Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS experience

• Will have taken the following courses by the start date of the position: reaction design, separations, fluid mechanics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• strong written and verbal communication skills

• Hardworking, innovative, resourceful, organized, multi-tasker, and a self-starter

• Experience using AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio software

• Experience working in a chemistry lab, chemical plant, or production environment

salary: $30 - $35 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

YOUR ROLE:

The Chemical Engineer Co-op sits within the Process Development group located in Tamaqua, PA. In this role you will be working closely with the Laboratory, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial groups and will be performing all duties consistent with new product development activities that drive new profitable products toward commercialization. Are you ready to envision tomorrow? We are the trusted partner for materials innovation. Responsibilities include:

• Commissioning, starting up, and operating pilot production plants with engineers and operators

• Working with scale-up engineers to complete engineering project deliverables such as: preparing project proposals which will include developing detailed scope descriptions, PFDs, P&IDs, cost estimates, concept drawings, and project schedules

• Working with chemists in the lab to screen synthesis routes and evaluate various unit operations for scale-up.

• Participating in Design Hazard Reviews

• Working closely with vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution

• Developing process models using Aspen Plus to simulate process hydraulics, kinetics, and evaluate opportunities to increase plant operational efficiency

• Proactively and routinely detailing results and giving oral project status presentations

• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities

Skills

• AutoCAD

• Aspen plus (6 months of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years

• Experience level: Entry Level

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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caroleena mallos

• +1 800 645 5476 (tel:+1 800 645 5476)

• caroleena.mallos@randstadusa.com