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Chemical Engineer Intern Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Component Engineer Intern

Pella, IA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

What You'll Do 1. Analyze data ingestion, transformation, and loading (ETL) techniques for accuracy. 2. Understand basic business requirements and engage with integration developers to design and ...

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The Plant Engineering Intern troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production ... Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering. * Must be able to work a variety of shifts ...

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The Plant Engineering Intern troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production ... Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering. * Must be able to work a variety of shifts ...

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The Plant Engineering Intern troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production ... Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering. * Must be able to work a variety of shifts ...

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The Plant Engineering Intern troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production ... Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering. * Must be able to work a variety of shifts ...

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Plant Engineer Co-op/Intern

Sergeant Bluff, IA · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

The Plant Engineer co-op/intern has a direct impact upon organizational success by assisting in plant reliability improvement efforts. 1. Serves as a technical resource and project lead for repairs ...

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As an Automation Engineering Intern at Cytiva (a Danaher company), you would help improve our ... Students graduating in 2026 or later, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical ...

As an Automation Engineering Intern at Cytiva (a Danaher company), you would help improve our ... Students graduating in 2026 or later, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemical engineer intern in Iowa is $18.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chemical Engineer Intern assists professional chemical engineers with research, design, testing, and development of chemical processes and products. Their tasks often include collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, supporting laboratory experiments, and helping to optimize manufacturing procedures. Interns gain practical experience by working on real-world projects under the guidance of experienced engineers, contributing to process improvements and problem-solving. This role is valuable for building technical skills and understanding the day-to-day responsibilities of a chemical engineer.

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Infographic showing various Chemical Engineer Intern job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,734 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Design Engineer Intern, Shell Rock, IA

Unverferth Manufacturing Co. Inc

Shell Rock, IA • On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago


Unverferth Manufacturing rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 496 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Principal Function of the Position:
Engineering intern students at Unverferth are an integral part of the Design Engineering team. Design Engineer Co-Ops will be responsible for completing tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the Design Engineering Supervisor and multiple Design Engineers the co-op student will acquire real world experience in the field of design engineering.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Assists the Design Engineering Staff as assigned with day-to-day operational requirements.
  • Complete detailing work for multiple Unverferth Mfg. products.
  • Complete accurate drawings for Unverferth Mfg. small parts and assemblies.
  • Assist in the set up and completion of product testing.
  • Gain a good understanding and operation of Unverferth Mfg. filing system.
  • Learn and become proficient in the company ERP/MRP software and the engineering software programs such as Inventor and AutoCAD
  • Maintain a high standard of professionalism, attitude, and communication with fellow employees and customers
  • All other relevant duties/projects as assigned by management.

Pre- Requisitions:
Prefer a minimum of two years working toward a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline or field of study. Prior familiarity and/or hands-on experience with agricultural equipment and farming operations would be beneficial.
  • Prior experience and/or familiarity in internal / external product support function.
  • Prior experience and/or familiarity in dealing with external customers, dealers and/or vendors.
  • Prior experience and/or familiarity with performing face-to-face training programs / presentations.
  • Possess proficient written, verbal and telephone communications skills.
  • Possess proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.

About Us:
  • Family owned, world class farm equipment manufacturing since 1948
  • Wide variety of agricultural implementations
  • State of the art manufacturing facilities and equipment
  • Focus on quality manufacturing while maintaining a safe and healthy workforce

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