2026-2027 U.S. Operations Intern/Co-op – Fall Posting

Dow • Bristol, PA

1d • $22 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Dow is seeking exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate level Engineering students for Internship/Alternating Term Co-op opportunities in Operations (Manufacturing & Engineering) to start a work assignment during the upcoming Spring, Summer, or Fall term. The role involves a broad range of responsibilities in various work settings such as chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation. Engineers will use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations, combining world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues. The Internship Track is a single work term commitment available for any school term, requiring students to reapply for additional terms. The Alternating Term Co-op (ATC) Track is a 3-term commitment where a student alternates between classes and work terms, with at least one work term in the spring or fall. All work terms are a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 14 weeks. The majority of positions are in Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas, but students must be committed to relocate anywhere in the U.S. Reliable transportation to/from job sites is necessary as manufacturing sites are not near public transportation. Possession of or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. outside of specified preference
• Rising College Sophomores and Juniors
• A preferred GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at your current university
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited program
• Active participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations
• Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant operating personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Yield and process improvements.
• Waste reduction.
• Safety enhancements.
• Process control.
• Cost optimization.
• Project management and implementation.
• Equipment design.
• New technology implementation.
• Providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability, production operations, and project engineering.
• Failure analysis.
• Vessel & piping design.
• Power plant operations.
• Process improvements.
• Predictive maintenance.
• MCC/transformer/switchgear design.
• Electrical instrumentation troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Motor control.
• Project work ranging in size from small plant improvements to design of large new facilities.
• Applying expertise to concrete, structural steel, and site development plans.
• Collaborating with a team of civil engineers and designers to coordinate with other design disciplines.
• Applying expertise in material science to collaborate with facility teams and designers.
• Coordinating with other design disciplines for material selection.

Benefits

• Pay scale for Illinois and California: Bachelor's Degree: $21.92 per hour – $35.00 per hour.
• Pay scale for Illinois and California: Master's Degree: $37.12 per hour - $39.57 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern