Summer 2027 Intern - Process Engineering

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Garrett, IN, USA
In-Office
22-26 Hourly
Internship
Chemical
The Role
Supports manufacturing process improvement, operational efficiency, product quality, and safety initiatives. The intern analyzes processes, performs continuous improvement gap assessments, supports process safety and compliance activities, develops practical solutions, tracks shop-floor performance metrics, and collaborates with operators, engineers, and site leadership. The role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, process optimization, chemical formulation issues, and cross-functional project execution.
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Job Title:Summer 2027 Intern - Process Engineering

Summary:The Process Engineering Intern will support the site in improving operational efficiency, product quality, and safety through the application of continuous improvement methodologies. This role involves partnering with operators, engineers, and site leadership to identify challenges, analyze processes, and develop practical solutions that drive measurable results. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, process optimization, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to real-world improvement initiatives.
Students with prior manufacturing experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and/or the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints will be particularly successful in this internship, as these skills will help them understand production processes, equipment layouts, and process improvement opportunities within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Establish / execute / maintain gap analysis of Continuous Improvement Processes.
  • Ensure compliance with standards for EHS, cost control, waste reduction, quality Recommend modifications or additions which will address projects for operational improvements.
  • Identifying process safety reactivity evaluations, process training and operating procedures.
  • Ensures new production processes are implemented in compliance with Environmental and Process Safety regulations and Momentive policies and standards.
  • Support significant processing issues and incidents where chemical formulations are involved.
  • Communicate to site and Senior Leadership team as required.
  • Embrace continuous improvement philosophies and tools to engage employees Additional Job Duties, as assigned.
  • Drive visual operation performance metrics to shop floor.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

Job Specific Minimum Qualifications:

  • Good Communication skills with local(site)teams and manager.

  • Bring to closure assigned projects and communicate clearly the findings using appropriate tools. (Excel, Power Point, Word docs, Mini tab, SAP)

  • Compliance to EHS policies and standards.

  • Rising Junior or Senior and a Manufacturing Engineering degree or similar Chemistry degree.  Minimum GPA 3.0

Program Minimum Qualifications:

  • The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.

  • The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.

What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance

across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

Skills Required

  • Good communication skills with local site teams and manager
  • Ability to complete assigned projects and clearly communicate findings using appropriate tools
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Minitab, and SAP
  • Compliance with EHS policies and standards
  • Rising junior or senior status
  • Manufacturing Engineering degree or similar Chemistry degree
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program during application and for at least one semester after the internship
  • Availability to work 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks between May and August
  • Prior manufacturing experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.

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The Company
HQ: Niskayuna, NY
3,911 Employees

What We Do

As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.

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