Engineer Intern

Ingevity • Wickliffe, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In Ingevity’s Engineering Internship program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to apply your problem-solving and technical skills to increase safety, efficiency, reliability and productivity in our manufacturing environments. You’ll have the chance to tackle real world, value-added projects that support production and project engineering throughout a plant. In this role, safety and teamwork are key as you innovate and improve processes and troubleshoot problems. Ingevity’s Engineering Summer Internship Program is a one-term program in the Summer and typically ranges in average length of 12-14 weeks. Anticipated start dates for Ingevity’s internships is May 2026. Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs. Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Requirements

• Students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree granting program with a major in Engineering.
• Expected graduation date from Dec 2026 to May 2027.
• Completed at least one semester/quarter/trimester of engineering coursework related to their major before starting as the internship.
• At least one semester/quarter/trimester of study left in their academic coursework following the internship.
• Remain in good academic standing in your program of study throughout the internship experience.
• Ability to think critically and get excited about troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Ability to manage, organize and prioritize projects and responsibilities independently.
• Shares a sincere commitment to Ingevity’s culture of safety, sustainability and integrity.
• Flexibility to travel under 5%.
• Must not, now or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship(s) or work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree majors in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 to May 2027 (i.e. a rising Senior at the time of the internship).

Responsibilities

• Apply problem-solving and technical skills to increase safety, efficiency, reliability and productivity in manufacturing environments.
• Tackle real-world, value-added projects that support production and project engineering throughout a plant.
• Innovate and improve processes.
• Troubleshoot problems.
• Work in a team environment with a focus on safety.

Benefits

• Hands on engineering experience in the chemical and materials manufacturing industry
• Experience solving complex technical challenges with a diverse team
• Developmental and mentorship opportunities with technical and industry experts
• Develop invaluable project leadership skills
• Network with industry leaders throughout the organization
• Learn about diverse and exciting career opportunities across Ingevity’s lines of business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees