Chemical Engineer Intern

Los Angeles, California Summer 2026 Chemical Engineer Internship Program

Huntsman is hiring for our 2026 Summer Engineering Internship Program in the discipline of Chemical Engineering.

Our summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled full-time students at an accredited four-year college or university. The internship runs from May to August - dependent on the school calendar. The goal of the Huntsman Intern Program is to provide a structured program that will equip interns with the skills and experience to help prepare for a successful career.

The internship program will allow interns to apply knowledge learned in school to a real-world manufacturing or R&D setting, and gain insight into the operation of a multinational chemical company.

As an Engineering Intern you will

• Assist in the development of Asset Life Plans, troubleshoot equipment failures, and identify corrective actions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities related to these troubleshooting efforts.
• Participate in the project scope and cost estimate development for projects assigned.
• Work with engineers and construction coordinators on installation, testing, and commissioning of newly installed devices.
• Assist with the troubleshooting of equipment in the field and provide technical support as needed.
• Participate in both onsite and offsite technical training opportunities.
• Be assigned small projects to lead from conception through completion.
• Attend project team meetings and report project status updates.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate procedures and guidelines. Ensure that annual required training is completed on-time.
• Full time presence in the workplace is required. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Collaborate with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organization.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Huntsman company goals. Follow instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Full time college student at the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior level by the end of Spring 2026.
• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited university seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering or equivalent program.
• Must have 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Must be eligible to legally work in the US without sponsorship
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in chemical plant manufacturing and analyses.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to build relationships across all organizational lines.
• Excellent computer skills; especially proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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