Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Visalia, CA
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027) at Hydrite in Visalia, CA.
Role Summary
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities
As Engineering Intern, primary responsibilities include
- Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
- Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
- Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current operational practices and regulatory requirements.
- Support plant operations by assisting in troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
- Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required . Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
- Good presentation skills preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Professional development workshops & training
- In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
- Hands-on project experience with real business impact
- Paid volunteer time
- Company-sponsored events and activities
- Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
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Engineering Internship Summer 2027
The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run full time from May/June 2027-August/September 2027.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Summer Kick-Off Even t: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
- Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.
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- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
- Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
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- California pay range
About the Company
We are a company where people matter .
We are family driven .
We are financially strong .
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
- Role:
- Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)
Company profile
Hydrite
hydrite.comHydrite Chemical Co. is a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services in the United States, founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1929. It provides chemical manufacturing and distribution, food and dairy sanitation, food ingredients, organic processing, liquid sulfites, water treatment and foam control chemistries. Hydrite serves industries including food and beverage, agriculture and manufactured solutions, backed by technical expertise and custom manufacturing. Its products include cleaners and sanitizers used in the food industry and chemistry that improves water quality.
- Founded
- 1929