What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process/Production Engineer Intern - Summer 2025 position at Innophos?
As an Intern or Co-op student in this role, you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to various stages of the production process. You will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects that focus on process troubleshooting, optimization, root cause analysis, and safety improvements. In addition to technical learning, you will develop project management skills and learn how to meet deadlines while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge of process chemistry, operational safety, and quality assurance in a manufacturing setting.
\n- Plant Safety
- Learning/documenting processes
- Learn about SPC and variation
- Process optimization techniques
- Learn lab test methods/procedures
- Compile a presentation for completed projects and present to management
- Completion of sophomore college year in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with MS Access is a plus.
- Basic understanding of chemistry and hands-on experience in a lab setting.
- Strong ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate with various departments.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Intern:8-12 weeks
- Co-op:1 semesters
- Market-competitive hourly rate.
- Overtime eligible.
- Paid holidays (observed).
- Please note that this position does not offer housing, health, welfare, or vacation benefits.
- Punctual and regular attendance throughout the internship/co-op term.
- Adherence to all site policies and training requirements.
- Active participation in Intern/Co-op events and activities hosted by the company.
- Deliver a final presentation summarizing key learnings and contributions during your internship/co-op.
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
