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. 

Sensient Flavors is seeking a talented Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 Internship Program in Amboy, IL. The intern will also be encouraged to explore other areas of interest to learn more about fundamentals and the general operations both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience.

What you’ll do:

• Facilitates, executes and/or leads Continuous Improvement activities through analyzing facility and equipment capital needs, maintenance and repair programs, and/or production processes and activities.
• Works with the plants in development of Capital Appropriation Requests.  Develops adequate documentation to justify proposed investments according to Sensient procedures, including defining project scope, preparing project budget, and establishing project schedules.
• Identifies appropriate vendors (contract engineers, equipment manufacturers, etc.). Manages vendor lead times, contractor scheduling, and payment terms to achieve project objectives.
• Executes projects according to the developed plans. Coordinates development, procurement and installations. Development of Milestone charts and managing/ tracking capital projects.
• Manages capital project financial records, including invoicing and budgets. Accurately provides cash flow forecasts for managed projects.
• Supports plant maintenance by defining reliability requirements for equipment.
• Optimizes process control parameters in partnership with manufacturing, quality, and R&D to establish Standard Line Conditions.
• Conduct process center lining and benchmarking.
• Provide process troubleshooting in support of operations.
• Determine process bottlenecks, evaluate capability needs and develop action plans to address capability gaps.

What you’ll bring:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to communicate with peers, management, plant employees and contractors is vital.
• Ability to multi-task numerous projects and understand the urgency around them.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and availability as work assignments may vary geographically.

What you’ll get:

• The ability to collaborate onsite, 5 days a week.
• Opportunity to develop a broad skill set in continuous improvement activities. 
• A competitive compensation package.
• A chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

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 Amboy, IL and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we 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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