About the role#
This is a full-time, paid, rolling internship based at our chemical manufacturing site in Pasadena, Texas. You will work on-site to gain hands-on experience with DCS and PLC systems while supporting our process control engineering team.
What you'll do#
- Learn the fundamentals of DCS and PLC hardware, including controllers, I/O modules, servers, and control networks.
- Become proficient in programming and navigating system software through self-study and training.
- Gain an understanding of unit chemical processes, equipment, and safety interlock logic.
- Support the team by troubleshooting daily plant equipment issues and investigating process upsets using field instruments and sensors.
- Assist in implementing control projects, drafting MOCs, and building graphics on the DCS/PLC simulator.
- Propose system modifications to improve plant safety, performance, and reliability.
- Manage DCS and PLC alarms by updating surveys and coordinating fixes with unit engineers.
- Complete an assigned project and present your findings to management at the end of the term.
- Meet monthly with the DCS Manager to track your progress.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time, paid internship
About Kaneka Americas Holding
Kaneka Americas Holding operates within the chemical manufacturing sector. The company maintains offices in Pasadena, Texas, and New York, New York. It functions as a public company with a staff size between 201 and 500 employees. The organization focuses on the production of aerospace materials, biopolymers, and nutrients.
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