Our world needs ideas! As one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical companies, we have been developing leading solutions for numerous sectors – from construction to photovoltaics and cosmetics to rubber –for over 100 years. We have a global presence with production sites on three continents and 14,500 employees from 70 nations.
WACKER North America is looking for several highly motivated college students for our 12-week summer internship program at our Wacker Silicone Manufactured Innovations facility in Allentown, PA.
This position will participate on projects in collaboration with Operations Management, Production Engineering, Production Leadership, Commercial Leadership on process optimization, procedural documentation and operations training.
Position Qualifications:
Currently a rising sophomore or higher and attending school to obtain a college degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, or Process Engineering. Available full-time in person commitment (Monday through Friday) from May 19th through August 8th Ability to follow safety procedures Basic laboratory skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent communication and analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task Effective time-management abilities Ability to positively present our company What do we offer? WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions. WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development. Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.Reference Code: 28377 The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.