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Job Description
Ketjen, wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking rising sophomores and juniors to join our Summer 2026 Engineering Internship Program. The ideal candidate would be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026 at one of our sites in the Houston, TX area.
Why choose to intern at Ketjen? We offer :
- Competitive pay
- Three vacation days and company holidays
- Social engagement programs
- Senior executive leadership networking opportunities
- Corporate housing (for those who meet relocation criteria)
- Full-time conversion opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong written and verbal communications skillsMust be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hrs / week)Prior industrial or manufacturing experience a plusAbility to participate in multiple Ketjen Internship or Co-Op sessions is a plus!EDUCATION
Seeking sophomore or junior level candidates (any graduation date between Dec 2026 to Dec 2028)Pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an ABET Accredited University majoring in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar disciplineCumulative GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scaleJOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Responsibilities for a Chemical Engineering Intern includes one or more of the following :
Process development and scale up from bench scale to commercial scalePlan and execute sample productions of new chemical products for application / customer testing and market developmentGuide and support process hazard analyses prior to scale upDevelop speculative economics for new products and processesDevelop and implement safety, quality, environmental and profit improvement projectsCommunicate with, travel to, and provide technical support to operating plants worldwide to implement improvements, troubleshoot problems, or help increase production, reduce costs, improve quality or reduce environmental impactJob Responsibilities for a Mechanical Engineering Intern includes one or more of the following :
Provide "hands-on" mechanical engineering technical support in a chemical manufacturing plant.Develop innovative designs and implement safety, environmental and profit improvement projects.Provide technical service to include troubleshooting, failure analysis and technical coverage of mechanical systems.Develop preventative maintenance and reliability programs for a wide array of rotating equipment.Provide technical support on process hazard analyses.Support efforts to increase production, reduce costs and improve quality while reducing environmental impact.Job Responsibilities for an Electrical Engineering Intern includes one or more of the following :
Provide technical support to electrical and control equipment in a chemical manufacturing plantConceive, develop, design and / or implement improvements to plant electrical infrastructure, control systems and instrumentationDevelop preventative maintenance programs for critical electrical and control equipmentProvide technical service to include troubleshooting, pilot plant, lab work and / or technical coverageProvide technical support on Process Hazard AnalysesEconomic analysis, estimation and / or project executionCommunicate with various plant groups to implement changeSupport efforts to increase production, reduce costs and improve quality while reducing environmental impactBenefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensationComprehensive benefits packageA diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
