Industrial Technical Intern

Ingredion Incorporated

119d • $22 - $31

About The Position

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. 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.
• Proven proficiency using MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to existing customers.
• Develop new product solutions for industrial market applications.
• Collaborate with various internal resources to design experiments.
• Create technical data and develop value added solutions.

Benefits

• 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 for career exploration, networking, and professional development.
• Intern Mentor Program for guidance and integration into Ingredion’s culture.
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups.
• Employee Recognition Program for real-time appreciation.
• Employee Discount Program for exclusive discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees