Technical Services and Development Intern (Field)

Hawkins Careers • Minneapolis, MN

15d • $20 - $23

About The Position

This internship is more than a summer job—it’s an opportunity to make a difference. You’ll apply your technical skills to real-world challenges, collaborate with experts, and contribute to solutions that matter. From day one, you’ll be empowered to lead, learn, and innovate.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead projects.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with test method development and execution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own Your Project: Take responsibility for a technical project focused on understanding and optimizing water treatment formulations.
• Experiment & Analyze: Design and execute experiments, evaluate formulations, and interpret results using statistical tools and Designed Experiments methodologies.
• Collaborate Broadly: Work alongside chemists, engineers, and professionals across Quality, Sales, Operations, and more.
• Learn the Business: Gain insight into product and process development, quality standards, and product performance metrics.
• Network & Grow: Build relationships across Hawkins through mentorship and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.
• For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees