Summer Intern at Johnson Matthey in West Chester, PA

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people.  Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough.  We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Description

We currently have a number of openings at Johnson Matthey in our 2026 US Internship Program. The Johnson Matthey US Internship Program will allow you to partake in meaningful roles that will help prepare you for your future. Exciting opportunities to join our program are available in three streams: Science, Operations, and Support Functions. 

Our program consists of a 10-12 week internship at one of Johnson Matthey’s various locations across the United States and across business sectors. The scope of each placement is designed to promote team building, develop presentation/personal skills and develop your technical skillset. The program is robust and challenging; it’s ideal for individuals who are passionate about pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone. To support you through this and ensure proper development, we believe strongly in mentoring and coaching. You will receive plenty of care and expert career advice along the way through those partnerships.  You will also participate in various different workshops specifically designed to assist you in building the critical skills needed as future leaders in the workplace.

We offer a competitive hourly rate and potential to receive a bonus for completing the summer internship that can be used for school expenses during the semester.  

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Support Functions Stream – Working towards a BS in Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or related field

• Operations Stream - Working towards a BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field

• Science Stream - Working towards a BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field

• Minimum Overall GPA of 2.7 required

• Demonstrated leadership skills, a true career aspiration to be a leader and must be adaptable, strive for excellence, and demonstrate a positive attitude in the face of adversity

• Strong interpersonal skills a must, coupled with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships to achieve results

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills essential

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. Applications are currently open and under review.  For more information on Johnson Matthey, please explore our company website at https://matthey.com/careers.

Our hiring process includes two steps. Upon initial consideration you will be asked to complete a recorded video interview through our Talent Acquisition team. Selected candidates will next be invited to participate in a live onsite or virtual interview to learn about JM firsthand. You will meet with technical team members who will share more details on the project. Recorded and live video interviews will be conducted in February, with a goal to finalize all positions by March. Our 2026 JM Internship Program Cohort will officially join JM on June 3, 2026.

We are looking to hire 1 intern in the Support Function for this internship opportunity at our location in West Whiteland PA.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.