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Manufacturing & Engineering Internship – Sustainability, productivity and cost optimization activities for Silicone emulsions units.

We are looking for you, an ambitious Master’s student in engineering (m/f), to support our department by doing an internship project in for our location in Seneffe, Belgium.

Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment.
The department that will welcome you is part of the Consumer Solutions Business specialized in the production of Silicones Antifoam, Emulsions and Sealants (Manufacturing department)

Project description

The objective of the work is to gather/collect information to support Process safety documentation, and work on various sustainability, productivity and cost optimization activities in Silicone emulsions units:

- Prepare documentation of pressure relief devices useful for calculation notes creation.

- Work on the implementation of process safety improvement projects in the production area.

- Support implementation of batch tracking tool (PI Vision) on several production units.

- Work on the development of a new waste recovery process unit.

- Work on the optimization of logistic workflows and material storage areas.

- Work on procedures optimization.

Qualifications

• You are currently studying for a master degree in engineering (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Material Science / Metallurgical Engineer).
• You have a good working knowledge of English and French.

You can start between November 2024 and January 2025 for a period of 4 to 6 months (exact timing to be discussed).

Dow’s internships offer you the opportunity to:

• Work in a chemical production area on the field and explore Production Requirements
• Explore Career Opportunities - by working in the field you have chosen; you will receive an inside look at your potential career path
• Network - meet a variety of people in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future

Application process

After we have received your application, please consider that it will take a few weeks to go through every letter and CV received. If we want to learn more about your background and skills, we will be in touch with you.

Have we sparked your interest? Let’s continue the conversation! Apply and we’ll be in touch with you.

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Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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