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Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Summer 2025 Manufacturing Interns in Waterford, New York
Job Title: Summer 2025 Manufacturing Interns
Summary:Are you ready to dive into the world of manufacturing and engineering? As part of our Manufacturing Engineering Intern group, you will get hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will collaborate with our skilled engineers to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities Include:
As a Manufacturing intern, you may be placed in one of the below functions within our plant.
Reliability: As part of the reliability team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our manufacturing processes. Working alongside a dedicated team of engineers, you will engage in both office-based and hands-on tasks to help reduce downtime and operational costs. Your experience will include learning and utilizing industry-standard software and systems such as SAP, Team Guru, and various programming tools, all while contributing to meaningful projects in a diverse and demanding chemical manufacturing environment.
Project Engineering: As part of the project engineering team, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to capital investment projects at our manufacturing site. Your role will involve leading a small capital project from design through to commissioning, while also supporting larger projects to gain a broad understanding of the project lifecycle. This position offers hands-on experience with critical aspects of project execution, exposure to various types of capital expenditure projects, and proficiency with essential software and financial processes like SAP, TeamGuru, and Momentive financial systems.
Production/Process Engineering: As a part of the production team, you will dive into key aspects of our production processes, focusing on tasks such as tracking product waste, managing packaging expansions, and supporting various engineering projects. You will gain hands-on experience with critical equipment all aimed at boosting system efficiency and monitoring. This internship offers a comprehensive view of production engineering within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant technical field.
Working knowledge of Project Management principles is a plus.
Program Requirements:
The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
The candidate is expected to be available to work in person 40 hours a week for 10-12 weeks between May and August.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, twist, turn, grasp, and move about the facility. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces, and balancing is required. Hearing, sight to include depth perception and color vision, and the ability to speak clearly will be required. Occasional lifting, moving up to 50 lbs., and the ability to comply with PPE requirements (ability to pass a fit-test and wear a respirator is required for certain positions/locations).
The environment for this position is a Manufacturing setting, with exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noise. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00
The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
A t Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance
across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.