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 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
WHAT WE OFFER
PurposeAt Covestro, our strategy to focus on customer and market needs, drive sustainable growth, and become fully circular rests on our ability to transform our plants to carbon and resource neutral facilities.
You will learn about Covestro products, which can include their chemistry, applications, end uses, customer base, and future business opportunities. You may also get a hands-on experience in research environment, as well as an up-close view of our technical and commercial operations. You will be able to apply your knowledge and education to actual R&D projects through a support of new product/technology development that helps solving real world problems. From next generation engineering plastics to material solutions for circular economy, opportunities abound for ground-breaking R&D that lets you be creative and imaginative yet analytical and precise.
The internship program will be in the summer of 2026, offered at our Pittsburgh, PA site and lasts approximately 12 weeks.
ResponsibilitiesAt Covestro, our strategy to focus on customer and market needs, drive sustainable growth, and become fully circular rests on a foundation of digital transformation. Our digital transformation touches work areas as diverse as Digital Infrastructure, Knowledge Flow, Data-Driven R&D, and R&D Simulations. As an intern in the Digital R&D area, you will support projects in Covestro’s digital transformation strategy, applying established and emerging artificial intelligence technologies to support Covestro's research and development functions. You will support current projects related to AI, for example by helping maintain date pipelines and cloud architecture for LLM use cases.
WHAT YOU OFFER
QualificationsBasic- Bachelor's degree in fields such as mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology (STEM), or equivalent
- Enrolled in a Master's of AI Engineering program, or equivalent
- Prior experience with Generative AI techniques LLM use cases.
- Practical background and experience in software development with Python and experienced with machine learning libraries and frameworks
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to interact and establish strong working relationships with diverse individuals.
- Project coordination with the ability to be proactive and identify creative, effective technical solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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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Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736.Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
