Refractory Chemical Engineer Co-op/Intern

Plansee Group

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Towanda, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist process engineers in continuous improvement efforts related to chemical operations at the Towanda plant. Responsibilities include supporting the manufacturing of APT and the processing of tungsten carbide recycled materials.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, preferably in your 3rd year or above, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. You must be available to complete a 3-6 month assignment and be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Chemical Engineering

APT

Tungsten Carbide

Process Engineering

Microsoft Office

Job Description

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powders—the essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing.

Join a highly motivated team in Towanda, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Hourly

Position Overview

Co-op/Intern position in the refractory chemical area of the Towanda Plant. Projects primarily support the manufacturing of APT and the processing of hard and soft tungsten carbide (WC) recycled materials. The intern will assist process engineers in continuous improvement efforts related to chemical operations while gaining hands-on manufacturing and process experience. This position also serves as an opportunity to identify and develop outstanding candidates for future employment at GTP.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; 3rd year and above preferred
  • Enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Available to complete a full 3–6 month assignment
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; database experience a plus
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams to deliver project results in a timely manner

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In order to conform with U.S. government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Plansee Group USA

Plansee Group

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals is a US based manufacturer of Tungsten Alloys, Copper Tungsten and Silver Tungsten Metals. With a full service machine shop, we have capabilities to furnish components complete to customer specifications. Our Indianapolis, IN facility is both ISO9001 and AS9100 Certified. In addition we are both ITAR and DFARS Compliant. The high-density properties of tungsten are useful as aircraft weights & counterbalances, radiation shielding and durable electrical contacts. We serve leading Aircraft Manufacturers, Defense Contractors, Medical Equipment Builders, Machine Tooling Manufacturers and Oil & Gas Measurement Instrument Makers. Our focus on customer satisfaction has facilitated the grown of our company. With over 1,100 active customers and machining over 5,000 different part numbers, we still maintain an On-Time-Delivery rating of 96%.
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