What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Intern position at Imerys?
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The Position
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2025
Full-Time/Part-Time & Paid Internship
Location: Sylacauga, Alabama
Program Length: Summer (12-16 Weeks)
About Us: Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 50 countries. We are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.
Why Join Us: Step into the future with Imerys, we invite motivated individuals to join us and contribute to our mission. At our manufacturing plants, you’ll help transform minerals into solutions and products that enhance people’s lives. Our operations span a diverse range of customer markets, making efficient and effective use of precious natural resources.
Opportunity to Drive Improvements: Thrive in a dynamic, informal, and non-hierarchical culture where your ideas matter.
Broad-Based Experience: Work on diverse projects across various businesses and organizations.
Collaborative Communication: Influence and collaborate across boundaries, enhancing your teamwork skills.
Unique Experiences: Take on increasing responsibilities within an exciting and evolving business environment.
What Our Internship Program Offers
Immediate Responsibilities: Dive into real projects from day one with clear responsibilities and impactful tasks.
Continuous Coaching & Mentoring: Receive guidance and formal training from passionate professionals and your dedicated manager.
Senior Leader Visibility: Engage with senior leadership and gain invaluable insights into the industry.
Dynamic and Respectful Environment: Enjoy a work culture that values every individual, promotes agility, and supports work/life balance.
Priority for Full-Time Positions: Successfully complete your internship and university graduation to gain priority for full-time opportunities at Imerys.
Your Role
Project Overview & Deliverables: Project will handle the test and application of new technologies in flowmeter instrumentation - final goal is to use measurements in mill productivity optimization.
The development of flowmeter technology for Roller Mills is a key step in Roller Mill optimization - a critical path for reduction of energy consumption of these equipments and PMA effort in CO2 emission reduction (Roller Mills are a major component of our plants electrical consumption). The project does not include any major mechanical modification, either required for installation and proper calibration of tested equipment - it is expected that work will happen in two different sites - Sylacauga/AL and Marble Hill/GA
Project Learning Objectives
Basic understanding of instrumentation and flow measurements
Basic understanding of a roller mill operation and maintenance
Pilot tests, calibration and fit for usage concepts and application
Working in teams and with different technical skills
Understanding of operational routines and environment
Understanding process decisions and how they affect routine operations on a plant
Ideal Candidates Are
Full time
and
Intern (Fixed Term)
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The Position
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2025
Full-Time/Part-Time & Paid Internship
Location: Sylacauga, Alabama
Program Length: Summer (12-16 Weeks)
About Us: Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 50 countries. We are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.
Why Join Us: Step into the future with Imerys, we invite motivated individuals to join us and contribute to our mission. At our manufacturing plants, you’ll help transform minerals into solutions and products that enhance people’s lives. Our operations span a diverse range of customer markets, making efficient and effective use of precious natural resources.
Opportunity to Drive Improvements: Thrive in a dynamic, informal, and non-hierarchical culture where your ideas matter.
Broad-Based Experience: Work on diverse projects across various businesses and organizations.
Collaborative Communication: Influence and collaborate across boundaries, enhancing your teamwork skills.
Unique Experiences: Take on increasing responsibilities within an exciting and evolving business environment.
What Our Internship Program Offers
Immediate Responsibilities: Dive into real projects from day one with clear responsibilities and impactful tasks.
Continuous Coaching & Mentoring: Receive guidance and formal training from passionate professionals and your dedicated manager.
Senior Leader Visibility: Engage with senior leadership and gain invaluable insights into the industry.
Dynamic and Respectful Environment: Enjoy a work culture that values every individual, promotes agility, and supports work/life balance.
Priority for Full-Time Positions: Successfully complete your internship and university graduation to gain priority for full-time opportunities at Imerys.
Your Role
Project Overview & Deliverables: Project will handle the test and application of new technologies in flowmeter instrumentation - final goal is to use measurements in mill productivity optimization.
The development of flowmeter technology for Roller Mills is a key step in Roller Mill optimization - a critical path for reduction of energy consumption of these equipments and PMA effort in CO2 emission reduction (Roller Mills are a major component of our plants electrical consumption). The project does not include any major mechanical modification, either required for installation and proper calibration of tested equipment - it is expected that work will happen in two different sites - Sylacauga/AL and Marble Hill/GA
Project Learning Objectives
Basic understanding of instrumentation and flow measurements
Basic understanding of a roller mill operation and maintenance
Pilot tests, calibration and fit for usage concepts and application
Working in teams and with different technical skills
Understanding of operational routines and environment
Understanding process decisions and how they affect routine operations on a plant
Ideal Candidates Are
- Pursuing a degree in: Relevant field, e.g., mechanical, chemical or
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Problem Solvers: Enjoy collaborating to tackle challenges.
- Leaders: Demonstrate leadership in various settings,
- Authorized to Work in the U.S.
- Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Full time
and
Intern (Fixed Term)
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
