Production & Processing Intern

Minerals Technologies • Canaan, CT

8d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets mineral and mineral-based products, systems, and services for consumer and industrial markets worldwide. MTI interns participate in structured professional development, mentorship and coaching, speaker events, networking, and opportunities to present their work to business leaders. Interns contribute to real business challenges alongside experienced professionals.

The Production & Processing Intern, also described in the posting as a Process & Manufacturing Support Engineering Intern, supports process and manufacturing engineering work in Canaan, Connecticut. The intern helps develop and maintain applications used to control manufacturing processes and supports initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, and productivity while reducing operational maintenance costs. The position may involve work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, other operational environments, or outdoor work areas, depending on projects and business needs. The schedule is established based on business needs and the intern’s academic schedule and availability. Safety training is provided, and site-specific personal protective equipment and compliance with MTI safety policies may be required.

Requirements

• Relevant coursework, academic projects, laboratory work, research experience, or previous internship experience related to engineering principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation, strong organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with standard chemical-plant unit operations.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other standard engineering and office software; strong computer literacy, particularly in creating and using spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and generate engineering drawings and documents, including P&IDs, PFDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specifications, and process descriptions.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize processes at existing plants by identifying problems and implementing solutions.
• Develop engineering flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, and mass and energy balances for existing, new, and conceptual unit operations and processes.
• Compile and maintain basis-of-design information.
• Identify technologies, process equipment, and unit operations for upgrading existing processes.
• Develop new processes for manufacturing new or improved products.
• Gather, evaluate, and correlate data for product and process development, scale-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting chemical and mineral product-processing operations.
• Develop equipment specifications; perform technical due diligence; and issue bid tabs with recommendations and risk assessments.
• Configure, commission, troubleshoot, and recommend process instrumentation, associated equipment, and electrical connections.
• Create control-system documentation deliverables.
• Explore technologies, techniques, and procedures to improve diagnostic and predictive capabilities for the maintenance workforce.
• Develop best practices.
• Understand and/or participate in sustainable improvement processes such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.
• Complete required new-employee safety training and follow applicable safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Benefits

• Structured professional skills development and learning experiences.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Speaker Series events featuring business and technical leaders.
• Networking events and Coffee Chats with employees and fellow interns.
• Opportunity to explore career opportunities across a global manufacturing and technology organization.
• Opportunity to present internship work and accomplishments to business leaders.
• Professional networking and experience to prepare for future internships and full-time career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern