Intern, Chemical Process Engineering

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking an energetic and motivated Engineering Summer Intern to join our Process and Automation Engineering Team to support the engineering, productivity, and enhancement of our new state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant. In this role, you will develop technical expertise in our operations and work on designing, implementing, and continuously improving our manufacturing processes and equipment, as well as many other exciting projects across the site.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of multiple chemical and physical processes throughout our manufacturing facility.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting and providing technical support for the daily operation of the manufacturing plant, as well as during new equipment commissioning and startup, to ensure high product quality, safety, and minimal downtime.
• Gather and organize data for the engineering department.
• Collaborate with more senior engineers in the commissioning, startup, and validation of chemical process equipment systems.
• Aid the Engineering team with their daily tasks.
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, or recent graduate with Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 0-3 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with batch reaction chemistry, solids filtration, powder drying processes, handling of large quantities of acids and solvents, and distillation processes is a plus.
• The candidate must be motivated, flexible, a quick learner, and must exhibit critical thinking abilities.
• The ability to interact within a multi-disciplinary team and have good oral & written communications skills is required.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Client-provided location(s): Taunton, MA

Job ID: Waters-25381

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-03-02T18:37:49