Engineering Intern

Minerals Technologies•Dyersburg, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets mineral-based products, systems, and services for consumer and industrial markets worldwide. MTI interns contribute alongside experienced professionals to address business challenges and gain professional experience through structured learning, mentorship, speaker events, networking, and opportunities to present their work to business leaders. The Process & Manufacturing Support Engineering Intern position is based in Canaan, Connecticut. The intern helps develop and maintain applications that control manufacturing processes and supports initiatives to maximize equipment availability, reliability, and productivity while minimizing operational maintenance costs. Work may involve process troubleshooting and optimization, engineering documentation, process and product development, equipment and instrumentation, maintenance diagnostics, and sustainable improvement practices. The work environment may include offices, laboratories, manufacturing or other operational settings, and outdoor work areas, depending on projects and business needs. Work hours are established based on business needs and the intern’s academic schedule and availability.

Requirements

Relevant coursework, academic projects, laboratory work, research experience, or previous internship experience related to engineering principles and practices.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with the operation of standard chemical plant unit operations.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other standard engineering and office software; strong computer literacy, especially creating and using spreadsheet tools.
Ability to read, understand, and generate engineering drawings and documents, including P&IDs, PFDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specifications, and process descriptions.
Currently seeking a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and optimize processes by identifying problems at existing plants and implementing solutions.
Develop engineering flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, and mass and energy balances for existing, new, and conceptual unit operations and processes.
Compile and maintain basis-of-design information.
Identify technologies, process equipment, and unit operations for upgrading existing processes.
Develop processes for manufacturing new or improved products.
Gather, evaluate, and correlate data for product and process development, scale-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting chemical and mineral product processing operations.
Develop equipment specifications, perform technical due diligence, and issue bid tabs with recommendations and risk assessments.
Use knowledge of process instrumentation and associated equipment to recommend, configure, commission, and troubleshoot equipment and electrical connections.
Create control system documentation deliverables.
Explore technologies, techniques, and procedures to improve maintenance diagnostic and predictive capabilities.
Develop best practices.
Understand or participate in implementing sustainable improvement processes, including 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.