About the role#
Minerals Technologies Inc. is hiring an Engineering Intern for a position based in Canaan, Connecticut. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship. You will work alongside experienced professionals to solve real business challenges and contribute to manufacturing operations.
What you'll do#
- Help develop and maintain applications to control manufacturing processes.
- Identify and implement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, availability, and productivity while reducing maintenance costs.
- Support existing plants by troubleshooting processes and implementing solutions.
- Create engineering flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, and mass and energy balances.
- Develop new processes for improved or new products.
- Gather and evaluate data for process development, scale-up, and commissioning.
- Create equipment specifications and perform technical due diligence.
- Recommend, configure, and troubleshoot process instrumentation and electrical connections.
- Develop Control System documentation and best practices.
- Participate in improvement processes like 5S, Kaizen, and Standard Work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Industrial Engineering.
- Relevant experience through coursework, academic projects, lab work, or previous internships.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with standard chemical plant unit operations.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, with strong spreadsheet skills.
- Ability to read and generate engineering documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Location & details#
- Location: Canaan, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Based on business needs and your academic availability.
About Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a specialty minerals company that develops and delivers mineral-based products for diverse industrial and consumer markets. The company operates in sectors including paper, pharmaceuticals, construction, and automotive manufacturing. Headquartered in New York City, it maintains a global presence with over 150 locations and 12 research and development centers. The organization employs approximately 4,000 people across 34 countries.
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