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The Role
The Engineering Internship involves exposure to manufacturing processes, safety, project management, and working collaboratively to optimize production through analysis and troubleshooting.
Summary Generated by Built In
In this role a student will be exposed to a challenging manufacturing environment and will work with multiple aspects of the production process including root cause analysis, process troubleshooting, and process optimization, while learning about safety, process operations, process chemistry, meeting timelines, and project management. Students will be given assignments consistent with company goals and work with all levels of staff to develop and implement solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure and promote plant safety in all operations and activities
- Learn plant processes and support updates to P&IDs and PI Vision displays
- Assist in developing projects to maintain and improve equipment, production, yield, safety, and operability
- Contribute to the creation and revision of operating procedures
- Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing completed projects to management
Required Education
- Completion of Junior college year in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills & Abilities
- Microsoft Office / word processing / spreadsheet / presentation software proficiency.
- Basic chemistry lab experience
- Ability to collaborate with plant personnel – operations, lab, maintenance, engineering, and management.
- Collaborative, Critical Thinking, Creative, Detail Oriented
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Assignment Duration
- Internship: 8-10 weeks
- Co-op: 1+ semesters
- 2-3 days/week (15-20 hours)
Compensation & Benefits
- Market competitive hourly rate
- Overtime eligibility
- Paid observed holidays
Note: Housing, health, welfare, vacation, and sick benefits are not provided
Expectations
- Prompt and regular attendance
- Comply with all site policy & training requirements
- Learn and use software (AutoCAD LT, PI Vision, PipeFLO)
- Satisfactorily perform duties as assigned
- Final presentation of Intern/Co-op activities & learnings
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
Top Skills
Autocad Lt
MS Office
Pi Vision
Pipeflo
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The Company
What We Do
Innophos is a leading global producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphates and minerals to help our customers offer products that are tasty, healthy, and nutritious. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico, and China.
