Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Avient Corporation • Winona, MN • 15h ago

Job Summary The Intern is responsible for supporting a specific technical department or business unit with technical, lab testing, clerical and project work. Essential Functions Complete testing of all production runs of test bars and molded parts Record and file all testing data Analyze recommend and implement process improvements Report on process activities Recommend and implement productivity improvements Recommend and implement waste reduction processes Investigate and resolve production problems Perform related duties as assigned by manager Maintain compliance with all work standards, company policies and procedures Rotate through several functional areas to gain an understanding of business (Design, Pellets/ Molding Production)Supports the department with all necessary technical, lab testing or clerical work. Supports the department with all necessary project work. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High School Diploma Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Plastics/Composites Engineering or equivalent experience in progress 1 year of professional experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough! We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals. At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing,ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com. PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

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