Distillation/Conversion Asset Intern

Wacker Chemical • Charleston, TN • 9h ago

Job Location (Short): Charleston, TN, USA, 37310

Posting Start Date: 11/12/26

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team inCharleston,

we are looking for you as a(n)Distillation/Conversion Asset Intern.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Distillation/Conversion (DISCO) Asset team. This internship offers hands-on experience in chemical and mechanical engineering professional development opportunities, and exposure to real-world projects that make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with DISCO pulsation dampener study - performing failure analysis (frequency of failures over runtime, @type of failure, cost associated with failure) ~15k per failure (multiple failures/year).

Conduct research and compile data for pulsation dampener resizing based off primary project study. Recommend path forward for improved pulsation dampener performance (Leverage learning from failure and resizing with external vendors, or internal maintenance/shops).

Support team members in T0 time evaluation for Conversion Revisions Review.

Attend team meetings and contribute ideas.

Prepare reports, presentations, or documentation as needed.

Create and present a Project Presentation at the end of the internship.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Available full-time in person (Mon-Fri) for our 12-week program

Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain confidentiality

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Experience with positive displacement pumps, pulsation dampeners, acoustic and harmonics, product design

Knowledge of pumps, pump curves, Microsoft Office Suite

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code: 32035

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any @type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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