Copolymers Engineer Intern

Summary: Trinseo is a global materials company specializing in plastics and latex binders. They are seeking a motivated Chemical/Plastics Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support process improvement initiatives and manufacturing operations in a chemical and plastics production environment. Responsibilities: - Assist engineers with daily plant operations, troubleshooting, and optimization of chemical/plastics manufacturing processes - Participate in data collection, process monitoring, and performance analysis - Support root-cause investigations for process deviations or equipment issues - Contribute to summer engineering projects focused on safety, quality, throughput, sustainability, or cost savings - Perform lab-scale or pilot-scale experiments to support process development and material characterization - Assist in implementing process improvements or equipment upgrades on the production floor - Support quality testing procedures and documentation for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products - Develop or update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process maps - Participate in safety audits, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives - Analyze production data, create reports, and communicate findings to engineering and manufacturing teams - Utilize statistical tools to evaluate process capability and identify trends - Assist with updating process documentation, mass balances, and engineering drawings Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Plastics Engineering - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Polymer Engineering - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related engineering discipline - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills - Ability to work both independently and on cross-functional teams - Excellent communication and documentation abilities - Comfort working in an industrial or laboratory environment Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship or co‑op in manufacturing, chemicals, or plastics - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or statistical process control (SPC) - Experience with CAD tools, process simulation software, or laboratory instrumentation - Familiarity with thermoplastics, polymer processing, chemical unit operations, or manufacturing principles is a plus Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Science Important Skills: Analytical skills, Manufacturing principles, Problem-solving skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Laboratory environment, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD tools, Process simulation software, Laboratory instrumentation, Communication skills, Teamwork Benefits: Hands‑on experience in real-world chemical and plastics manufacturing operations., Mentorship from engineering and operations professionals., Exposure to safety culture, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodology., Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects with business impact., Competitive compensation and networking opportunities.