Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) Intern

Job Description

About the Evonik Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) Program

Your impact on the world begins here. Evonik is the right place to make a difference. We are seeking innovative, self-starters to join our team for a summer internship opportunity.

The Evonik Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) Program is a 12-week internship designed for undergraduate students. It offers a unique chance to gain real-world experience, expand your knowledge beyond university studies, and apply the skills you’ve acquired through education to meaningful and practical projects.

What You Will Do

• Technical Projects: You will work on a dedicated technical project, applying your academic knowledge to solve real-world challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Gain experience working as part of a cross-functional team on a regional group project.
• Diverse Fields: We offer internship opportunities across the United States in various fields, including manufacturing/operations, and environmental health & safety.
• Location Alignment: During the interview process, we will work with candidates to identify the work setting and location that best aligns with their career aspirations.

Examples of Previous Intern Projects

Here are some examples of technical projects our previous Evonik summer interns have worked on:

• Process Engineering Intern: Contributed to the startup activities of a new chemical process, including updating procedures, redlining P&IDs, and creating Gantt charts to enhance process efficiency.
• Research & Development Intern: Engaged in the development of Evonik’s Eudragit® aqueous dispersion polymer coatings, which are used to provide a protective layer for pills, tablets, and capsules, effectively controlling the release and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Production Engineering Intern: Reviewed and redlined technical drawings for the integration of new flow meter on a centrifuge, ensuring compliance with site engineering standards.

Networking & Professional Development

By choosing Evonik, you will also have the opportunity to:

• Meet executives from Evonik’s North American Leadership Team (NALT).
• Learn more about Evonik’s business portfolio.
• Network with your peers through a virtual Let’s Connect Series.
• Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Evonik to connect with like-minded individuals, enhance your professional development, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and innovation that empowers every voice!

For more information on Evonik’s Internship Program, click here.

Build Your Future: Early Career Opportunities

There is no better time than right now to build your future. Being an Evonik summer intern gives you an opportunity to apply for one of our Early Career Rotational Programs after you graduate, providing a place for your ideas to grow. You can collaborate with dynamic colleagues who share your interest in creating solutions with a global reach.

For more information on Early Career opportunities, click here.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Must have the ability to relocate anywhere in the US.
• Authorization to work in the US without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Program Duration

May 18th – August 7th, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as an Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Managers:
Katelyn Allen, Michelle Rush [C], Wenda Cenexant [C]

Company is:
Evonik Corporation