Process Engineering Intern

IDEXX • Westbrook, ME

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Here’s a great career development opportunity to work with talented and friendly engineers at IDEXX! As a Process Engineering Intern, you will work in a collaborative environment to support the development, refinement, and validation of manufacturing processes. This role offers hands on experience designing and executing experiments, applying foundational Six Sigma principles, evaluating process performance, and contributing to meaningful improvements in manufacturing operations. You will gain exposure to both desk based engineering work and hands on lab and manufacturing environments, providing a broad understanding of how engineering, operations, and product quality intersect. In this role, you will: • Perform a variety of process engineering activities for Company products under the guidance of a Process Engineer. • Support the evaluation and resolution of manufacturing problems by collaborating with engineering, operations, and other internal teams. • Develop new manufacturing processes and refine existing ones using applied engineering and analytical techniques. • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to characterize processes, including application of statistical methods and introductory Six Sigma tools. • Assist in developing process specifications and identifying appropriate test methods to ensure compliance. • Contribute to ongoing problem solving, continuous improvement efforts, and documentation of process refinements. • Communicate technical findings clearly to support engineering and business decision making. What you will need to succeed: • You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline. • You are able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and see projects through to completion. • You can communicate effectively with both technical and non technical audiences, verbally and in writing. • You have strong problem solving abilities, including identifying issues, collecting data, analyzing information, and drawing valid conclusions. • You are eager to learn technical aspects of products and processes within your area of responsibility. • You have general computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project), and can learn additional engineering or statistical software as needed. • Interest in or familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and experimental design is a plus. What you can expect from us: • Hands on exposure to real-world process engineering challenges and manufacturing environments. • Mentorship and guidance from experienced Process Engineers who will help you grow your technical and professional skill set. • Opportunities to design experiments, analyze process data, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • A collaborative and supportive engineering team invested in your success. • A 40 hour per week internship with potential schedule flexibility, depending on business needs. • Engaging work in office, laboratory, and industrial settings with appropriate safety training and protective equipment provided. What you can expect from us: • Exposure to full cycle product support projects, from problem identification through validation and implementation • A very friendly, supportive, and engaged engineering and science team that is eager to mentor, coach, and help you grow • Meaningful business exposure and insight into how engineering decisions impact customers and products • Opportunities for hands on experimentation and problem solving for interns who take initiative • A 40 hour per week position requiring an on site presence typically 3–4 days per week, with schedule flexibility • Pay rate of $25/hr (dependent on skillset and experience) • Internship timeframe: June – August 2026 Why IDEXX? We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Let’s pursue what matters together. IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal law An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.

Requirements

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• You are able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and see projects through to completion.
• You can communicate effectively with both technical and non technical audiences, verbally and in writing.
• You have strong problem solving abilities, including identifying issues, collecting data, analyzing information, and drawing valid conclusions.
• You are eager to learn technical aspects of products and processes within your area of responsibility.
• You have general computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project), and can learn additional engineering or statistical software as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and experimental design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of process engineering activities for Company products under the guidance of a Process Engineer.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of manufacturing problems by collaborating with engineering, operations, and other internal teams.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and refine existing ones using applied engineering and analytical techniques.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to characterize processes, including application of statistical methods and introductory Six Sigma tools.
• Assist in developing process specifications and identifying appropriate test methods to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to ongoing problem solving, continuous improvement efforts, and documentation of process refinements.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to support engineering and business decision making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees