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Covestro

Global supplier of polyurethanes and polycarbonates

Advanced Process Control Intern

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipLeverkusen, GermanyHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • You must be currently enrolled in a technical or natural-science degree program; chemical engineering, process engineering, control engineering, and computer science are ideal fields of study.
  • You must have initial knowledge of control engineering, process simulation, or automation technology, acquired through studies or personal projects.
  • You should have basic knowledge of Python or an interest in learning programming.
  • You must have good German and English language skills.
  • You must have valid university enrollment and authorization to work in Germany; if you need a residence permit to work, it must allow the intended student-worker employment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Advanced Process Control team in developing control concepts, designing PID controllers, and commissioning Advanced Process Control projects at production sites.
  • Conduct dynamic process simulations of chemical plants using Honeywell UniSim to test control strategies and analyze process behavior under different operating conditions.
  • Depending on prior knowledge, contribute to implementing Model Predictive Control (MPC) and developing modern closed-loop control solutions.
  • Support development of Python-based tools, dashboards, and web front ends to optimize internal Advanced Process Control processes and visualize data.
  • Work closely with experienced process engineers, take on tasks under professional guidance, and gain practical experience in an industrial environment.

About the Company

Covestro

Global supplier of polyurethanes and polycarbonates

Covestro makes high-tech polymers, such as polyurethanes and polycarbonates, that are used in everyday products like cars, building insulation, electronics, and footwear. Its materials work by forming durable plastics and foams that add strength, lightness, and other useful properties to end products. Covestro became independent from Bayer in 2015, and now operates as a standalone materials company that focuses on innovation and sustainability. It differentiates itself through its commitment to a circular economy, aiming to make its operations and products fully circular, and by forming strategic partnerships (for example with Abu Dhabi’s XRG) to accelerate growth and sustainability goals. The company’s goal is to provide advanced materials while reducing environmental impact and moving toward a fully circular materials system.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Leverkusen, Germany
Founded
2015

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