Chemical Engineer Intern

About the role

Thatcher is looking for the right intern candidate with a high motivation and ambitious drive to join our team as a chemical Engineering – Intern at our Missoula site. This opening is for a 4-month summer term with the possibility of part time through the school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for plant operations. (Troubleshooting, problem solving, coordination, etc.)
• Perform engineering functions as determined by your experience, and ability to learn and work with people in various manufacturing processes.
• Assist in small projects including development of scope, economics, design, implementation, commissioning, training and start-up.
• Identify opportunities to increase manufacturing safety and efficiency.
• Create professional documents (Standard Operating Procedures, Forms, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, etc.) that define company manufacturing procedures and equipment.
• Other opportunities to self-identify work are available depending on students interests and capabilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university Chemical Engineering program.
• Able to work within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include:
• Experience in or knowledge of chemical manufacturing/refining solutions.
• Hands-on mechanical interests and aptitude.
• Experience with CAD.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Real-world experience in a dynamic industry.

Pay

• $20.00 - $25.00 hourly.

Schedule

• Summer term: 4 months.
• Part-time during school year.