Industrial Technical Intern

Ingredion Incorporated

3d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Bedford Park, IL Workplace type: On Site The Ingredion USCAN Industrial Technical Team is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic college student to join the organization for an internship during summer 2026. In this role, you will focus on providing technical support to existing customers and developing new product solutions for industrial market applications. This role will collaborate with various internal resources to design experiments, create technical data and develop value added solutions that highlight our industrial innovation product portfolio and align with consumer trends.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or Engineering or a related field
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of common paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills (technical reports for distribution, presentations, data analysis etc.)
• Proven proficiency using MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ect.)
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Program.
• If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of common paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred

Responsibilities

• providing technical support to existing customers
• developing new product solutions for industrial market applications
• collaborate with various internal resources to design experiments
• create technical data
• develop value added solutions that highlight our industrial innovation product portfolio and align with consumer trends

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees