Intern - Engineering
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
We are seeking an Engineering Intern for our Summer 2025 Internship program. This individual will be responsible for providing engineering support for the St. Louis Color Engineering group, including support of new equipment design and development, project management and process improvement.
What you’ll do:
- Support capital projects execution under direction of the Project Manager, including scope of work development, writing of project charter, submittal for approval, management of project execution, budgeting and scheduling.
- Work with vendors to price equipment and develop small projects.
- Update active project drawings base on red line changes provided by Project Engineers.
- Help develop and document site standards as it relates to capital project execution.
- Ensure highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest standards.
What you’ll bring:
- Previous Engineering internship experience is preferred but not required.
- Junior standing at a 4-year University preferably in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team on a broad variety of projects, with good professional appearance and demeanor.
- The ability to influence others as well as strong negotiation skills and an ability to deliver effective and accurate results while meeting deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, self-starter and the ability to execute, multi-task and thrive in an extremely fast paced, high growth environment.
What you’ll get:
- The ability to collaborate onsite, 5 days a week and provide Engineering support for capital projects.
- Opportunity to develop a broad skill set in engineering in a manufacturing environment.
- A competitive compensation package.
- A chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, helping shape the company’s future through improved processes and training.
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ABOUT SENSIENT COLORS: Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the St. Louis, MO facility and must reside in the area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies and will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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