Process Engineering Intern

Description

Job Summary: Chemical Engineering student for an internship in Process Engineering at Indovinya Mexico to design, optimize, and control chemical processes. Key Highlights: 1. Chemical process design and optimization. 2. Control and monitoring of critical process variables. 3. Learning about safety and regulatory compliance in chemistry. **Who Are We?** **Indovinya is the global specialty chemicals and surfactants division** of **Indorama Ventures**, with operations across 10 countries and 15 production plants. We are the No. 1 producer of non-ionic surfactants and ethylene oxide in the Americas, and the world’s second-largest ethoxylation company. Driven by purpose-led people, we help our customers succeed, support our communities, and protect the planet we all share. Our Business Areas: **Indovinya Mexico** develops and markets chemical solutions across multiple markets: * Crop Solutions (Agriculture): products to improve agricultural yield and sustainability. * Home & Personal Care: ingredients for household cleaning and personal care. * Coatings & Performance Solutions: coatings and industrial applications. * Nutrition & Health: chemical solutions for the food and healthcare industries. * Energy & Resources: products for energy and natural resource sectors. **Professional Internship Opportunity – Process Engineering Intern** The primary objective of this team is to design, optimize, control, and improve processes that transform raw materials into useful, safe, and cost-effective chemical products. **Core Responsibilities of the Process Engineering Team** Ø **Chemical process design.** Development of process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). Selection of appropriate technologies and equipment for reactions, separations, mixing, etc. Ø **Process optimization.** Continuous improvement of energy efficiency, production yield, and cost reduction. Implementation of methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or computer simulations. * **Control and monitoring.** Supervision of critical variables such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and composition. Design of automatic control systems to maintain optimal conditions. * **Safety and regulatory compliance.** Chemical risk assessment and design of safe processes. Ensuring compliance with environmental and industrial safety regulations. * **Process scale-up.** Transition of processes from laboratory or pilot plant scale to full industrial scale. Validation of operating parameters and design of efficient production plants. * **Technical documentation.** Preparation of operating manuals, emergency procedures, and technical reports. Support to other departments such as quality, maintenance, and production. * **What You’ll Need (Requirements):** * Academic background: **Students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering** * Currently enrolled between 5th and 7th semester **(Minimum 1 year remaining until graduation)** * Availability to intern during morning hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM * Daily on-site availability at San Martín de las Flores, Corredor del Salto * Mode: On-site * Intermediate English (preferred) * AutoCAD proficiency (preferred) * Proficiency in specialized software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, MATLAB, or AutoCAD. * Intermediate Excel knowledge **Your Day-to-Day (Activities):** * Administrative tasks, generating productivity and project reports. * Updating and maintaining process diagrams. * Calculating energy consumption. * Managing change controls. * Generating statistical analyses. * Calculating OEE and NME (productivity indicators). * Tracking operational safety walkthroughs and closing findings. Diversity and Inclusion At Indorama, we value diversity. All our hiring decisions are based solely on skills and qualifications, without regard to age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ready to begin your purpose-driven professional journey? Job Type: Part-time, Trainee Salary: $7,500.00 per month Expected Hours: 30 per week Work Location: On-site employment