Production Development Engineer Intern

  Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Eddyville, we are looking for you as a(n) Production Development Engineer Intern.

 

Focus Areas:
Primary: Monitor cyclodextrin production alongside the Productivity team and assist in the following efforts:

1) Troubleshooting issues and downtime events within the plant by communicating with key members of the Production team/ Control Room; taking samples for analysis and working alongside laboratory members to qualitatively & quantitatively analyze in-process materials.

2) Reviewing data historian trends to find opportunities for improvement within the cyclodextrin process & gather intel to update the team on the health of the process; using Artificial Intelligence to clean and investigate historical data.

3) Investigate areas of the cyclodextrin process in need for innovation or scale-up, for example: use of carbon & resin technology to remove fatty acids from liquified starch; collaborate with Productivity team members to run pilot plant equipment to gather experimental data.

There are opportunities to self-lead projects & develop your leadership abilities, as well as opportunities to join Productivity team members in existing/new projects and work on communication skills.

 

   What do we offer?   WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.    WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.  

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

  We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 27977    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.