Summer 2026
Plant Engineer Intern
Posted on 1/21/2026
LANXESS
5,001-10,000 employees
Specialty chemicals developer, manufacturer, marketer
Compensation Overview
$24.60/hr
Livingston, NJ, USA
In Person
 Process Engineering |
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- Must have completed at least Sophomore year of college and be pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
- Classroom experience in core chemical engineering or other engineering disciplines (e.g. mass/energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics)
- Learn the responsibilities of an engineer with exposure to process and project engineering.
- Incorporate academic knowledge into hands-on work.
- Develop working understanding of manufacturing, production and project scheduling, quality control and safety.
- Gain hands on shop floor experience with other engineers, operators and manufacturing resources.
- Work independently as well as with other cross-functional resources to complete various tasks and objectives.
- Work productively with others in evaluating problems and alternatives.
- Work independently as well as with cross functional teams (including but not limited to engineering, manufacturing, quality functions) to implement process improvements on site.
- Support process and project engineering activities on site.
- Support completion of process hazard analysis action items.
- Review Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) including review and field verification.
- Review operations with manufacturing personnel and others. This includes reviewing of processes, procedures, and equipment both in an office setting as well as on the manufacturing shop floor.
- Learn safety policies and procedures.
- Generate reports and periodic project updates as requested.
- Prepare and present a summary of experiences and lessons learned to Management staff at conclusion of internship.
- Professional development with exposure to broad technical organization, including experts in project management, design engineering, process safety, occupational safety, manufacturing maintenance, etc.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Strong organizational and communications skills.
- Flexible schedule.
- Prior internship/co-op experience preferred but not required
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and sells chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer-protection products. Its products act as building blocks and functional additives used in coatings, plastics, consumer goods, and other formulations to improve performance and protection. The company differentiates itself through a strong sustainability focus, holding leading positions in indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ESG ratings, and maintaining a global footprint with about 12,500 employees in 32 countries. LANXESS aims to deliver high-quality specialty chemicals while advancing sustainable chemistry and meeting environmental, social, and governance standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UBE sale yields €500 million proceeds, reducing net debt by 30%.
- Envalior 40.94% stake offered to Advent at €1.2 billion base price.
- Revenue grew to €1.598 billion in January-September 2024 from specialties.
What critics are saying
- Advent rejects Envalior sale due to financing, retaining underperforming stake.
- Envalior misses 2028 EBITDA, slashing purchase price by €500+ million.
- UBE captures LANXESS resin clients in semiconductors using acquired expertise.
What makes LANXESS unique
- LANXESS transforms into pure specialty chemicals company post-urethane divestment.
- Focuses on high-margin consumer protection, additives, and intermediates segments.
- Acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical to lead in specialty chemicals production.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Company News
On September 12, 2012, LANXESS acquired chemicals company Bond-Laminates
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