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Job Description
Albemarle is hiring an Engineering Intern for our Summer 2026 Engineering Internship Program that is 12 weeks from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026.
This position is in office and located in:
- Magnolia, Arkansas
- Kings Mountain, North Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- New Johnsonville, Tennessee
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
This position will be posted and accepting applications until Friday, November 14th.
Why choose to intern at Albemarle? We offer:
Competitive pay
Three vacation days and company holidays
Social engagement programs
Senior executive leadership networking opportunities
Corporate housing (for those who meet relocation criteria)
Full-time conversion opportunities
What You Will Do
Job Responsibilities for a Chemical Engineering Intern includes one or more of the following:
Process development and scale up from bench scale to commercial scale
Plan and execute sample productions of new chemical products for application/customer testing and market development
Guide and support process hazard analyses prior to scale up
Develop speculative economics for new products and processes
Develop and implement safety, quality, environmental and profit improvement projects
Communicate with, travel to, and provide technical support to operating plants worldwide to implement improvements, troubleshoot problems, or help increase production, reduce costs, improve quality or reduce environmental impact
Job Responsibilities for a Mechanical Engineering Intern includes one or more of the following:
Provide "hands-on" mechanical engineering technical support in a chemical manufacturing plant.
Develop innovative designs and implement safety, environmental and profit improvement projects.
Provide technical service to include troubleshooting, failure analysis and technical coverage of mechanical systems.
Develop preventative maintenance and reliability programs for a wide array of rotating equipment.
Provide technical support on process hazard analyses.
Support efforts to increase production, reduce costs and improve quality while reducing environmental impact.
Job Responsibilities for an Electrical Engineering Intern includes one or more of the following:
Provide technical support to electrical and control equipment in a chemical manufacturing plant
Conceive, develop, design and/or implement improvements to plant electrical infrastructure, control systems and instrumentation
Develop preventative maintenance programs for critical electrical and control equipment
Provide technical service to include troubleshooting, pilot plant, lab work and/or technical coverage
Provide technical support on Process Hazard Analyses
Economic analysis, estimation and/or project execution
Communicate with various plant groups to implement change
Support efforts to increase production, reduce costs and improve quality while reducing environmental impact
What You Bring
Required:
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hrs/week)
Seeking sophomore or junior level candidates (any graduation date between Dec 2026 to Dec 2028)
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an ABET Accredited University majoring in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline
Preferred:
Prior industrial or manufacturing experience a plus
Desired Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle. At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Hands-on technical experience • Job variety and career flexibility • Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level • A proven record of innovation • Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability • Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development • Concern and compassion for fellow employees • Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
