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Process Engineer Intern

San Jose, CA

On-site Internship

$33 to $39 an hour

The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.

Our San Jose office is growing, and we need a Process Engineer Intern who can gain hands-on experience from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative chemical engineering group and report to the chemical engineering manager. This is a 12-week paid summer internship. This role is on site at our San Jose location.

What you’ll do

  • Run designed experiments to improve process capability
  • Monitor and optimize unit operations for yield, quality and cost
  • Troubleshoot production issues with operations and maintenance
  • Lead process hazard analyses and management-of-change reviews

What you’ll bring

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Strong chemical engineering fundamentals
  • Data analysis skills
  • Knowledge of process safety practices

Nice to have

  • Six Sigma certification
  • Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in San Jose, CA is $33 – $39 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Paid holidays
  • Mentorship from senior engineers
  • Housing stipend for relocating students

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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