Dow is currently seeking exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate level STEM Majors for Internship/Alternating Term Co-op opportunities in Operations (aka Manufacturing & Engineering) to start a work assignment during the upcoming Spring, Summer, or Fall term. 

ABOUT OPERATIONS: The Operations function within Dow is comprised of four unique focus areas that translate business strategies into operations priorities and results. The focus areas are Manufacturing, Technical Expertise & Support (TES), Environmental, Health, & Safety Operations (EH&S), and Emergency Services, & Security (ES&S).   

Our portfolio of products and solutions include: 

• Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants. 

• Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more. 

• Coatings: Whether it’s a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. 

• Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time. 

Some Dow facilities are positioned near navigable waterways and are deemed TWIC® facilities as per the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Please review this FAQ on TWIC® credentialing and acceptable documentation. If placed at a location that is deemed a TWIC facility, the successful candidate must be willing and able to adhere to the TWIC credentialing requirements. 

ABOUT YOU:  
Are you a problem solver with a comprehensive set of skills? In this Internship or Alternating term Co-Op job, you will execute challenging projects for an assigned operational (maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, or other) unit or units with emphasis on applying your collegiate curriculum and current knowledge/practices to the solution of specific technical problems and standard design problems. Your job will include a broad range of responsibilities in a variety of different work settings such as digital projects (Industry 4.0), chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation. You will use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations. We invite you to help us combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues. You’ll work as part of a team at Dow, and we have many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems.  

• Internship Track – Single work term commitment that is available for any school term. Dow encourages students to apply for a work term other than summer. Students must reapply and be reconsidered for additional work terms. 

• Alternating Term Co-op Track: Available in any semester as well, with a target of at least three work terms before graduation, with no need to reapply for each term, provided performance is satisfactory.  Additional works terms beyond the initial three terms are contingent upon your end of term evaluation, slot availability and school requirements.   

Key Program Details: 

• All work terms are a minimum of 12 weeks with a maximum of 14 weeks in duration for both Tracks. 

• The majority of the positions are available in Louisiana, Michigan and Texas. Limited positions may exist in other sites in the United States. Student must be committed to relocate anywhere in the U.S. outside of specified preferences. 

• Some Dow facilities are positioned near navigable waterways and are deemed TWIC® facilities as per the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Please review this FAQ on TWIC® credentialing and acceptable documentation. If placed at a location that is deemed a TWIC facility, the successful candidate must be willing and able to adhere to the TWIC credentialing requirements. 

• Student must be able to provide reliable transportation to/from job site as manufacturing sites are not near public transportation routes (i.e. Municipal Rail, Bus Routes, Taxi, or Uber). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. outside of specified preference 

• Rising College Sophomores and Juniors 

• A preferred GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at your current university 

• Enrolled in an ABET accredited program 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential 

• Active participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations 

• Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in STEM disciplines 

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. 

Contingencies: 

• Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore the successful candidate must be able to provide their own accommodation and have their own reliable transportation to the plant site daily. Our plant sites are not on public transportation routes, hence: Uber, Lyft, and other similar public transportation means (Subways, Trains, Buses, etc.) are typically not available to reliably access the work location due to site security measures.