Summer Internship- Engineering Sales at Kurita in Kansas City, MO

Overview:

Our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments within Kurita. Interns will rotate through key areas such as operations, engineering, sales, and laboratory testing, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the water treatment industry. This program is designed for engineering students who are eager to learn, explore career paths, and contribute to meaningful projects.

Internship will run May - Aug  2026

 

Location: Kansasa City Area

Compensation- $20/hr

Local Travel: 50%

 

Responsibilities:

 

Sales & Customer Support:

• Gain exposure to client interactions, technical sales, and service solutions while traveling with our field sales team members.
• Assist in developing proposals, presentations, and market research.

Laboratory & Water testing

• Conduct water quality testing, data collection, and analysis.
• Work on research projects to improve treatment processes and efficiency.

Operations & Manufacturing:

• Learn about plant operations, production processes, and quality control.
• Assist with inventory management, chemical handling, and safety compliance.

Engineering & Technical Services:

• Support process improvement initiatives and equipment optimization.
• Participate in system evaluations and troubleshooting.

 

Final Presentation

• At end of internship, give presentation to leadership on highlights learned and clients solutions provided.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to different work environments and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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