Industrial Engineer Intern

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Industrial Engineer Intern

Job Summary

Intern - Summer 2026
Full-Time & Paid Internship
Location: Sylacauga, Alabama 
Program Length: Summer (12-16 Weeks)

About Us: Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 50 countries. We are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

Why Join Us: Step into the future with Imerys. We invite motivated individuals to join us and contribute to our mission. At our manufacturing plants, you’ll help transform minerals into solutions and products that enhance people’s lives. Our operations span a diverse range of customer markets, making efficient and effective use of precious natural resources.

Opportunity to Drive Improvements: Thrive in a dynamic, informal, and non-hierarchical culture where your ideas matter.

Broad-Based Experience: Work on diverse projects across various businesses and organizations.

Collaborative Communication: Influence and collaborate across boundaries, enhancing your teamwork skills.

Unique Experiences: Take on increasing responsibilities within an exciting and evolving business environment.

What Our Internship Program Offers:
Immediate Responsibilities: Dive into real projects from day one with clear responsibilities and impactful tasks.
Continuous Coaching & Mentoring: Receive guidance and formal training from passionate professionals and your dedicated manager.
Senior Leader Visibility: Engage with senior leadership and gain invaluable insights into the industry.
Dynamic and Respectful Environment: Enjoy a work culture that values every individual, promotes agility, and supports work/life balance.
Priority for Full-Time Positions: Complete your internship and university graduation to gain priority for full-time opportunities at Imerys.

Your Role:
Project Overview & Description: The Scope of the Project is to develop Dashboards in Each Respective Department on the Sylacauga Site using the AVEVA OMI and/or AVEVA Insight to display critical Operational Indices as identified by Site Management.
Project Description & Deliverables: Intern will work with the Process Engineering Team to learn the AVEVA Platform so as to develop interactive Dashboards to display critical Operational data in the Production Areas of the Sylacauga Site.
Project Learning Objectives: 
Will Learn to collaborate with the Process Engineering Team, Operations Leadership Team, Operators, and possibly vendors
Tying critical Operational Objectives with meaningful charts and tables to give the Team a visible tool for continual improvement, SAP System, AVEVA Application

Ideal Candidates Are:
    • Pursuing a degree in: Industrial systems or Chem Eng
    •    Strong oral and written communication skills.
    •    Problem Solvers: Enjoy collaborating to tackle challenges.
    •    Leaders: Demonstrate leadership in school clubs or sports teams
    •    Authorized to Work in the U.S.
    •    Able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Compensation: The wage range for this role considers various factors such as location, student classification, and major. We offer competitive wages that reflect the value of your contributions and the cost of living at the program’s geographical location. 

Relocation Support: Assistance to help you where you need to go.
Competitive Wages: Attractive compensation for your val