Chemical Engineer Intern

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to join our Ore Technology team! This position will receive functional guidance from Scientists and Principal Investigators.

As a Chemical Engineer Intern, you will work closely with the Titanium Technologies team gaining valuable experience through hands-on projects in a laboratory environment. You will work closely with other engineers and chemists to drive process optimization and new process development through experiments, data interpretation, and literature reviews.

Location: Newark, DE

Hours: Regular full-time schedule of 40 hours per week

Term: Spring 2027, 5-month assignment between Jan-May 2027

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with experienced R&D professionals on process technology developmental projects

• Participating in process safety management activities and reviews

• Lab work including the design, construction, operation, and optimization of lab-scale unit operations including reactors, filters, ovens, mixers, pumps, etc.

• Supporting multiple projects with data analysis, data recordkeeping, and data sharing with team members.

• Contributing to team meetings and conference calls

• Safe handling of chemicals and safe operation of chemical processes

The following is required for this role:

• Enrollment at an accredited college or university as a Junior or above at time of assignment

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or similar fields

The following is preferred for this role:

• 3.0 GPA or above

• Previous experience (industrial or academic) with the following chemical processes: reaction engineering, thermodynamics, titration, filtration, and distillation.

• Experience working with chemicals

• Hands-on experience with building laboratory setups

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

Paid Site Holidays and Paid Day of Service (for full-time internships only)

Temporary Housing Assistance (for full-time internships only)

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.