Project Engineer Intern, Summer 2025 EVAL - Kuraray America

Title Project Engineer Intern, Summer 2025

Location Pasadena, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supply from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 28 countries and employees more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Internship Summary:

Kuraray's paid internship program allows students the opportunity to obtain valuable, applicable work experience in a fast-paced, and challenging environment. The program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the chemical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The internship will be three to four months in duration for the summer of 2023, with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full time in a hybrid format, mostly working in office. The internship will be split between hands on learning opportunities, an intern specific project, and daily tasks.

No housing will be provided as part of the internship.

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer Intern will implement engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Develop project scopes, budget estimates, equipment specifications, and documentation. Assist Project Engineers with ongoing capital projects. Supervise jobs in the field to ensure safe, efficient, and quality work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scopes and cost estimates for upcoming projects. With focus on the project customer's requests
• Develop project objectives, specifications, benefits analysis, budgets and overall feasibility to execute.
• Assist other Project Engineers with project commissioning.
• Provide monthly reports summarizing monthly activities and upcoming plans, safety concerns, schedules and cost for all projects and personal objectives.
• Assist Project Engineers with troubleshooting to develop technical knowledge.
• Actively participate in safety programs and training.
• Perform field safety audits and assist contractors with hazard identification.
• Develop knowledge of the EVAL Process, Process Safety Management, processing equipment, and project management.
• Assist Project Engineers with troubleshooting to develop technical knowledge.
• Participate in the Management of Change process.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Completed at least two years of college education before beginning internship
• Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and gather input from various sources
• Ability to plan and organize the work and document progress clearly and concisely
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program
• Must successfully pass pre-employment screening process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status

No third party candidates accepted.