Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Role Description: The Process Engineer Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to process optimization and safety improvements within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves both lab-scale and plant-scale work, providing a comprehensive view of the engineering lifecycle. The intern will work on projects aimed at improving efficiency, updating technical documentation, and enhancing safety measures.

Additional housing stipend from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on work and candidate's location.

Key Projects & Responsibilities:

• Conduct lab-scale and plant-scale testing for ion exchange and malic crystallization optimization.
• Update Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to reflect current plant configurations.
• Identify and implement safety improvements within the facility.
• Assist in the automation of crude solution filtration processes.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Pursuing an engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field).
• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and seek clarification.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.

Total Rewards

Starting pay of $24.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

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