Project Engineer Intern Summer 2024

In this role a student will be exposed to a challenging manufacturing environment and will work with multiple aspects of the production process and Project Management including process troubleshooting, Electro-Mechanical design for process optimization, while learning about safety, meeting timelines, and project management. Students will be given assignments consistent with company goals and work with all levels of staff to develop and implement solutions.

 Key Responsibilities

• Plant Safety
• Learning/documenting projects
• Learn about Electro-mechanical design and applications including PLC/HMI programming
• Project technical evaluation
• Process Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting and optimization
• Learn Construction Management and Reporting
• Compile a presentation for completed projects and present to management

 Required Education

• Completion of sophomore college year or equivalent in Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Office/word processing/spreadsheet/PowerPoint proficiency. 
• Basic CAD skills
• PLC/HMI Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic Troubleshooting and applications
• Motor Controls
• Applied Mathematics
• Working Knowledge of P&IDs
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and with third parties.

 Assignment Duration:

• Intern: 8-12 weeks
• Co-op: 1+ semesters

 Compensation & Benefits:

• Market competitive hourly rate
• Overtime eligible
• Paid observed holidays.

*There are no housing, health, welfare, or vacation benefits

Expectations:

• Prompt and regular attendance;
• Comply with all site policy & training requirements;
• Satisfactorily perform duties as assigned;
• Participation in site Intern/Co-op events & activities; and
• Final presentation of Intern/Co-op activities & learnings

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.  

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.