Process Engineer Intern - Simpsonville, SC

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

 

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program: 

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more.   

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path. 
 

Location: Simpsonville, SC

Our Internship Experience includes:  

• 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.  

• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.  

• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person.  

• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.  

• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.  

Position Overview:

The Process Engineering intern reports to an Engineering Manager and a responsibility for supporting process and project work through analysis and design of emulsion polymerization, adhesives, and coatings processes. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

The chemical engineering intern will be responsible for calculation and design support for capital projects and process improvements, including: 

• Evaluation and design of dust hazards and scrubbing systems 

• Batch cycle time studies and improvement 

• Updating site PSI 

• Documentation/design of site pressure safety valves 

• Smaller process improvement opportunities, including sizing, ordering, and installing pumps, controls valves, or other process equipment. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a B.S. as a rising Junior/Senior in Chemical Engineering 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Prior experience with AutoCAD or other drafting software 

• Prior experience with Excel, Matlab, or other calculation-enabling programs. 

 

Physical Environment:

• Work will be performed both in office and field.  

• Lifting objects up to 55 lbs may be occasionally required 

  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $22-25 per hour.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive a