About the role#
Evonik offers a 12-week Summer Professional Enrichment program for undergraduate students. This internship provides hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing and operations. You will work on practical technical projects while gaining exposure to environmental health and safety standards. The program includes opportunities to network with the North American Leadership Team and connect with peers through professional development series.
What you'll do#
- Apply academic knowledge to technical projects within manufacturing, operations, or environmental health and safety.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team on regional group projects.
- Network with professionals and participate in internal resource groups to build your career.
- Contribute to site-specific tasks such as process updates, technical drawing reviews, or research and development activities.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.
- Ability to relocate to any of our site locations across the United States.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- Locations include Lafayette, IN; Janesville, WI; Richmond, VA; Etowah, TN; Little Rock, AR; Wichita, KS; Blair, NE; Hopewell, VA; Tonawanda Plant, NY; Piscataway, NJ; Lafayette, LA; Los Angeles, CA; Kennesaw, GA; Cambridge, MA; Chester, PA; Mapleton, IL; Mobile, AL; Allentown, PA; Calvert City, KY; Birmingham, AL; Milton, WI; Weston, MI; and Reserve, LA.
About Evonik
Evonik is a chemical manufacturing company based in Essen, Germany. It operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 31,000 people. The company produces specialty chemicals, additives, and materials for various industries including nutrition and health. It holds a public company status and reported 14.1 billion euros in sales for 2025.
How to get in at Evonik
Applying early to Evonik is a significant advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first before the pile grows. This helps you avoid the frustration of submitting your resume to a crowded queue. You can reach out to the recruiters behind the company's roles to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves response rates. Intern Insider surfaces these specific contacts for you, allowing you to move beyond the standard application process and connect with the people who actually make the hiring decisions.
