About the role#
Dow is seeking undergraduate and graduate engineering students for internship and co-op opportunities within our Operations departments. You will work on-site at various manufacturing locations to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. We offer both single-term internships and a three-term alternating co-op track. These assignments last between 12 and 14 weeks.
What you'll do#
As an engineering intern or co-op, you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel. Your specific tasks depend on your engineering discipline but generally include:
- Troubleshooting manufacturing processes and solving technical problems.
- Managing and implementing projects.
- Improving yields, reducing waste, and enhancing safety.
- Performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Designing equipment and implementing new technologies.
- Analyzing failures and optimizing costs.
- Coordinating with other design disciplines and facility teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering.
- Enrollment in an ABET accredited program.
- Ability to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. as needed.
- Preferred status as a rising college sophomore or junior.
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Active leadership or participation in extracurricular activities and campus organizations.
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site role.
- Positions are available across the United States, with a high concentration in Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas.
- You must provide your own reliable transportation to the job site, as manufacturing locations are not accessible via public transit.
- You may be required to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) depending on your assigned location.
About Dow
Dow operates as a materials science company that produces chemicals for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Founded in 1897, the company maintains manufacturing sites across 31 countries. It employs over 45,000 people and is based in Midland, Michigan. The firm reported sales of approximately 45 billion dollars in 2023.
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