Manufacturing Rotational Engineers

Covestro•Baytown, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Covestro’s Manufacturing Rotational Engineering Development Program puts you on track for an exciting career at one of the world’s largest & most innovative producers of polymers & high-performance plastics. Throughout the multi-year program, you’ll work closely with some of the industry’s best and brightest manufacturing and engineering experts at our world-class, large-scale Baytown facility near Houston, Texas. Rotations last up to 12 months in two of our on-site business units. Participants receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package that include health insurance, 401K with a very competitive employer match, share purchase program, and annual paid time off. You’ll learn about our business’ products and processes, focusing on process optimization and reliability improvements. You will partner with Engineering to gain hands-on experience with project execution and receive specialized technical training throughout each rotation. These carefully designed rotations will build the strong, well-rounded technical foundation you need to launch your engineering career and help Covestro continue to produce the highest quality products in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. At the end of the program, participants will be placed in an engineering position within one of our core businesses, with most positions located in Baytown. Members of the Baytown site leadership team are directly involved in placing participants, giving you early exposure to this influential group of decision makers. Upon completion of the program, the business in which you will be placed is determined by the needs of our businesses, with your preferences taken into consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree by May 2027 or start of employment in chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering or process control engineering
Desire to pursue a career in a manufacturing environment
Previous internship or co-op experience
Excellent communication, listening, team and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information accurately
Strong project planning and organizational skills
Proven results by working in a team environment
Demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in extracurricular or community activities
Established ability to interact effectively with a variety of functions and with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
Proficiency in computer software, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Strong desire to work in a chemical plant
Curious – You seek career advice from mentors, and you strive to learn continuously
Courageous – You are willing to visit and work in different locations. You ask questions and make decisions
Colorful – You bring energy, vibrancy, and a unique perspective to solving critical problems as part of a diverse team

Nice To Haves

Previous Covestro internship experience
Previous internship or co-op experience, preferably in an industrial/chemical plant setting
Knowledge of business concepts, such as marketing, finance and information technology, for process modeling and analysis

Responsibilities

Learn about our business’ products and processes, focusing on process optimization and reliability improvements.
Partner with Engineering to gain hands-on experience with project execution.
Receive specialized technical training throughout each rotation.
Build a strong, well-rounded technical foundation.
Help Covestro continue to produce the highest quality products in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
Be placed in an engineering position within one of our core businesses.
Gain early exposure to influential decision makers.