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Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
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Job Description Summary
As a participant in Evonik’s two-year Rotational Program, you will support process optimization, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and engineering functions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop engineering solutions, and improve process performance, equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency. Through diverse rotational assignments, you will apply and expand your technical, project management, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Provide technical and methodological assistance to defined production and operations areas to increase productivity or reliability of processes and/or equipment
- Support the evaluation of concepts for expansions including small and mid-sized Capital Investment Projects, quality increase, production availability and/or operations management
- Provide technical support in basic engineering, detail engineering, process development and scale-up of customer projects or production processes
- Support preparation of basic engineering and design documentation on capital projects and customer projects in compliance with all applicable standards where required
- Support preparation of project scope and financial feasibility studies to gain project approval
- Act in assigned roles within site assignments which may include process, project, maintenance & reliability engineering or roles within a subject matter expert team such as Energy & Utilities or RD&I support roles
- Analyze, monitor and document data using pre-set tools, methods and formats to improve processes and increase reliability or quality process and products
- Collaborate with other departments from procurement, plant engineering, supply chain, EHSQ and HR as well as controlling and regulatory to support project or task execution
- Supports business processes by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed to operators or support staff.
- Develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements to improve performance of processes, product or equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
- Receive Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Curriculum between December 2026 and June 2027
- Begin employment with Evonik Corporation in July 2027 as part of the Evonik Rotation Program cohort
- Must be mobile and willing to relocate to another region (NA and/or internationally) for the duration of the program (2 years)
- Be knowledgeable of engineering fundamentals, standard industry practices, and regulatory requirements and/or operations management through previous work experiences (Co-Op or internships) in the chemical industry preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Excel in a project team environment with high adaptiveness to variable situations
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Highly organized and efficient in time management
- Authorized to work in the US without restriction or need for future sponsorship
Summary Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).
The pay range for this position is: $85,000-$90,000
Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation stipend
- 10 paid site holidays
- Paid time off plan
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
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Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
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Evonik CorporationSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (degree conferred between December 2025 and June 2026)
- Begin employment with Evonik Corporation in July 2026 as part of the rotation cohort
- Authorized to work in the US without restriction or need for future sponsorship
- Must be mobile and willing to relocate regionally or internationally for the two-year program
- Knowledgeable of engineering fundamentals, standard industry practices, regulatory requirements, and/or operations management
- Previous Co-Op or internship experience in the chemical industry
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to work effectively in project teams and adapt to variable situations
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
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What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
