Summer 2026 Internship Program - Maintenance, Reliability Intern - Schenectady, NY

DSM

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Reliability summer intern at our Schenectady, NY office. The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Join our Maintenance team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer! At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
Candidates must be available to work full-time beginning on June 1, 2025 – August 14, 2025
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills specifically in Microsoft office
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Agility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Work with Maintenance Technicians and other interns to complete assignments.
Collect information from work orders to analyse data of the equipment.
Create lockout tag out, try out procedure as part of the maintenance safe work.
Work with Maintenance to install QR codes on all equipment.
Involvement with lean or 5S events on site.
Create Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for Maintenance department.

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