2025 Summer Internship-Engineering Intern

Lakeland, FL, US

On-Site

 

As an Engineering Intern you will provide support in the development of the Lakeland site’s standard operating procedures under the direction of department managers and assistance from shop floor employees.  You may also assist the Engineering/Maintenance Manager with a spare parts inventory project.  This position requires a person to be detailed oriented with good computer and communication skills (verbal and written).  Experience with technical writing is preferred.

 

The 2025 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will begin June 9th, 2025 and run through August 14, 2025

 

Our standard working hours are Monday – Friday (37.5 / 40 hours per week)

 

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to learn our end-to-end sales processes from creation to industrialization. The internship will offer great business exposure working in cutting edge software and databases to analyze sales and operations data.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Your key responsibilities

Expect 50% of time engaging with staff members on the shop floor gathering information (process steps, relevant photos, safety requirements and other parameters) to develop new and modify existing procedures.Expect 50% of time spent at a PC constructing procedures using Microsoft applications.Any downtime from procedure development could be spent sorting and cataloging the sites spare parts inventory or assisting with process or project engineering tasks.Perform other duties as required

 

We bring

Opportunities for students to develop skills and expand their professional connections within a company where sustainability is not just a slogan, but is at the core of our strategy and purpose. We strive to create inclusive communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Additionally, we provide an environment that encourages curiosity and an open mindset, allowing for personal and professional growth. Together, we can learn from one another to drive progress and create a better future.

 

You bring

Second year engineering student or higher is preferred with a commitment to work a minimum of 24 hrs/weekAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from multi-functional teams.Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and be willing to wear personal protective equipment based on process and food safety requirements.

 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

 

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

 

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

 

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.