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    Hydrite

    Chemicals

    Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

    Visalia, United StatesOn-SiteInternshipPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    WHO WE ARE

              We are a company where people matter.

              We are family driven.

              We are financially strong.

              And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

    BENEFITS

    • Competitive pay
    • Professional development workshops & training
    • In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
    • Hands-on project experience with real business impact
    • Paid volunteer time
    • Company-sponsored events and activities
    • Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

    JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk

    Engineering Internship Summer 2027

    The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run full time from May/June 2027-August/September 2027.

    As Engineering Intern, primary responsibilities include:

    • Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
    • Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
    • Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current operational practices and regulatory requirements.
    • Support plant operations by assisting in troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
    • Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
    • Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
    • Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
    • Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.

    REPORTING STRUCTURE

    • This position reports to the Plant Manager.

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

    • Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.  Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
    • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
    • Good presentation skills preferred.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.  (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

    • Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
    • Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

    WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
    • Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
    • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

    Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

    Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

    California pay range

    $27 - $29 USD

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Hydrite

    Hydrite is a leading provider of chemical manufacturing and distribution services.

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