Process Engineer Internship Jobs in Charleston, WV

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At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking an early-career Automation and Process Control Engineer to join the Belle Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be available at our Belle, WV location.
This on-site role provides hands-on support for automation, process control, and instrumentation systems used in continuous manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support safe, reliable plant performance while learning and applying process control best practices. This role offers strong development opportunities in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and process data systems within a high-hazard chemical manufacturing environment.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of site automation and process control systems, including DCS, PLC, SIS, and related networks
• Configure, test, and maintain control logic, graphics, and control schemes under guidance from experienced engineers
• Assist with commissioning and startup of new instrumentation and control system modifications
• Develop and maintain DCS graphics that support safe and efficient operator response
• Support site Management of Change (MOC) processes for automation and control system changes
• Participate in troubleshooting of process upsets and control system issues, including off-hours support as part of a team rotation
• Assist with control system documentation, backups, patching, antivirus updates, and inventory management to meet cybersecurity and disaster recovery requirements
• Support alarm management, control performance monitoring, and basic data analysis using process historians
• Participate in investigations related to control system or SIS events and support implementation of corrective actions
• Collaborate with project teams by providing control system support for small capital or expense projects
• Learn and apply process safety concepts including PSM, PHA, and safety system fundamentals

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience
• 0-5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, process control, or related engineering roles (internship or co-op experience counts)
• Fundamental understanding of process control concepts, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and work effectively in a team-based plant environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work on-site and participate in an on-call support rotation

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience (academic or professional) with DCS, PLC, or SIS platforms
• Exposure to chemical, industrial, or continuous process manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Honeywell Experion or similar DCS platforms
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or Modicon PLCs
• Experience using process historians (e.g., Aspen InfoPlus.21, SEEQ, or similar)
• Coursework or experience related to process safety, alarm management, or control system lifecycle management

Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$85,801.00 - $134,064.00
Chemours Level:
24
Annual Bonus Target:
6%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."