Chemical Engineer (or Chemistry) Intern

The Chemours Company•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking a Chemical Engineer or Chemistry Co-op/Intern to join our Pigment Technology team. This position will report directly to the Pigment Technology Leader. As a Chemical Engineer Intern, you will work closely with the Titanium Technologies team gaining valuable experience through hands-on projects in a chemical plant. You will have exposure to real-time engineering work alongside other engineers to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom. Effective co-ops/interns will have the ability to communicate with impact, have strong self-awareness, and will be naturally inquisitive.

Requirements

Enrollment at an accredited college or university as a Sophomore or above at time of assignment
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar fields
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Nice To Haves

Participation in relevant activities, organizations, and projects beyond the classroom
3.0 GPA or above
Previous experience (industrial or academic projects) with the following chemical processes: reaction engineering, thermodynamics, titration, and distillation.
Minor in data science
Working knowledge of programming languages such as Matlab, python, and Visual Basic

Responsibilities

Working with experienced R&D professionals on process and pigment technology developmental projects
Participating in process safety management activities and reviews
Contributing to team meetings and conference calls
Supporting multiple projects with data analysis
Developing data analysis tools
Data recordkeeping and organization consistent the Chemours policies for protection of intellectual property
Lab work include design, operation, and optimization of lab-scale unit operations such as reactors, crystallizers, distillation columns, filtration, rotary kiln dryer, and mixers