Evonik Rotation Program - Early Career Engineers

Job Description

As a participant in Evonik’s two-year Rotational Program, you will support process optimization, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and engineering functions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop engineering solutions, and improve process performance, equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and methodological assistance to defined production and operations areas to increase productivity or reliability of processes and/or equipment
• Support the evaluation of concepts for expansions including small and mid-sized Capital Investment Projects, quality increase, production availability and/or operations management
• Support preparation of basic engineering and design documentation on capital projects and customer projects in compliance with all applicable standards where required
• Support preparation of project scope and financial feasibility studies to gain project approval
• Analyze, monitor and document data using pre-set tools, methods and formats to improve processes and increase reliability or quality process and products
• Collaborate with other departments from procurement, plant engineering, supply chain, EHSQ and HR as well as controlling and regulatory to support project or task execution
• Supports business processes by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed to operators or support staff.
• Develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements to improve performance of processes, product or equipment.

Requirements

• Receive Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Curriculum between December 2026 and June 2027
• Begin employment with Evonik Corporation in July 2027 as part of the Evonik Rotation Program cohort
• Be mobile and willing to relocate to another region (NA and/or internationally) for the duration of the program (2 years)
• Be knowledgeable of engineering fundamentals, standard industry practices, and regulatory requirements and/or operations management through previous work experiences (Co-Op or internships) in the chemical industry preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized and efficient in time management

Summary

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

The pay range for this position is: $85,000-$90,000

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Parental leaveTuition ReimbursementRelocation stipend10 paid site holidaysPaid time off plan 401(k) savings plans Health Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Disability benefits Life Insurance