Manufacturing Development Program, Engineering

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,150 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

The Covestro Manufacturing Development Program puts you on track for an exciting career at one of the world’s largest & most innovative producers of polymers & high-performance plastics.

Throughout the multi-year program, you’ll work closely with some of the industry’s best and brightest manufacturing and engineering experts at our world-class, large-scale Baytown facility near Houston, Texas. Rotations last up to 12 months in two of our on-site business units. Participants receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package that include health insurance, 401K with a very competitive employer match, share purchase program, and annual paid time off.

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

You’ll learn about our business’ products and processes, focusing on process optimization and reliability improvements. You will partner with Engineering to gain hands-on experience with project execution and receive specialized technical training throughout each rotation. These carefully designed rotations will build the strong, well-rounded technical foundation you need to launch your engineering career and help Covestro continue to produce the highest quality products in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.

At the end of the program, participants will be placed in an engineering position within one of our core businesses, with the majority of positions located in Baytown. Members of the Baytown site leadership team are directly involved in placing participants, giving you early exposure to this influential group of decision makers.

Upon completion of the program, the business in which you will be placed is determined by the needs of our businesses, with your preferences taken into consideration.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline or Safety or Environmental Science/Analytics degree with the desire to pursue a career in a manufacturing environment by summer 2024 and start of employment
• Previous internship or co-op experience, preferably in an industrial/chemical setting
• Willingness to relocate to one of the US Covestro sites upon completion of Rotational Development Program
• Must be geographically flexible during the rotations and be willing to relocate in order to complete assignments across the enterprise

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of business concepts, such as marketing, finance and information technology, for process modeling and analysis
• Previous Covestro internship experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Curious – You seek career advice from mentors, and you strive to learn continuously
• Colorful – You bring energy, vibrancy, and a unique perspective to solving critical problems as part of a diverse team
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information accurately
• Demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in extracurricular or community activities
• Excellent communication, listening, team and presentation skills
• Proficiency in computer software, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong desire to work in a chemical plant
• Proven results by working in a team environment
• Strong project planning and organizational skills
• Established ability to interact effectively with a variety of functions and with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
• Courageous – You are willing to visit and work in different locations. You ask questions and make decisions

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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