Chemist / Chemical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

ABB • Bartlesville, OK

54d • $20 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities. The work model for the role is onsite/hybrid in Bartlesville, OK. You will be mainly accountable for: Collaborating with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within the defined timelines. Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB’s offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations. Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts. Seeking feedback and guidance from manager and team members to improve performance and skills. Following specific instructions of supervisor or senior Chemist to perform the less complex professional assignments requiring application of standard engineering principles and practices. Use computers and selected programs for such matters as preparing reports and conducting analyses. Setup Gas Chromatograph applications and verify separations when testing GC columns. Following all chemical lab safety procedures. Making simple blends for GC testing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, in the United States.
• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within the defined timelines.
• Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB’s offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations.
• Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.
• Seeking feedback and guidance from manager and team members to improve performance and skills.
• Following specific instructions of supervisor or senior Chemist to perform the less complex professional assignments requiring application of standard engineering principles and practices.
• Use computers and selected programs for such matters as preparing reports and conducting analyses.
• Setup Gas Chromatograph applications and verify separations when testing GC columns.
• Following all chemical lab safety procedures.
• Making simple blends for GC testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern