DuPont
From protective equipment, to delivering clean water and enabling smarter, faster electronics, we use our passion and proven expertise in science and innovation to make many of the things you use every day possible. In all these areas and many more, we’re working with partners to transform their ideas into real world answers that help humanity thrive.
Our core values inform every decision we make, every step we take, as we drive toward our purpose to empower the world with the essential innovations to thrive. Our premier position as a technology-driven innovation leader is due directly to our commitment to the development of our greatest resource—our people.
Join our team of fearless optimists. Let’s invent a better now, together.
The DuPont paid co-op and internship programs are designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on assignments to learn and develop essential skills as you start your career. It’s here, during your internship or co-op, where you’ll gain valuable real-world experience that will prepare you to be a leader at DuPont.
By integrating classroom theory with practical work, you’ll work collaboratively with DuPont professionals on meaningful projects to deliver real-world results. You’ll develop a strong network of colleagues in diverse roles, helping you obtain insights that will inform future career choices.
To thrive in a complex and diverse world, we need to reflect, support, and nourish diversity – in all its myriad forms. Success depends on how well we build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company with a strong culture of belonging, where everyone can bring their full, authentic self to work each day. Our co-ops and interns will have opportunities to engage with many Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion organizations within DuPont.
We’re looking for people who are ready to take on the most complex problems to improve the here-and-now. People who are curious, creative, ambitious, and ready to make an impact from day one.
Our US student program includes 10-12 week internships and 3-6 month co-op assignments. The scope and length of your assignment will vary depending on the specific site and function.
Join us and create the legacy you want to leave!
Position Specific Information
Our Engineering Co-Ops and Interns fill a variety of meaningful positions that provide opportunities for personal and professional development while contributing to DuPont through implementing engineering best practices, performing process analysis and improvement, and participating on projects that improve safety, product quality, and equipment or infrastructure. Examples are listed below.
Manufacturing Technical – Provides process, materials, and/or equipment engineering technical expertise to manufacturing operations to improve safety and production performance.
Capital Projects – Performs engineering analyses, technical reviews, calculations, planning functions, scope analysis, general estimating, cost control and schedule oversight on capital projects.
Automation & Process Control – Develops and improves manufacturing process control strategies and models, participates on automation projects, and supports implementation, commissioning, and validation of application solutions.
Leveraged Engineering – Provides tactical and advanced engineering expertise in a leveraged consulting capacity involving the application of established technology and principles by focused discipline (i.e. chemical, mechanical, electrical, energy, facilities, process engineering).
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance – Performs analysis and predicts equipment life for vessels, piping, mechanical equipment and materials of construction to improve process safety, reliability and product quality.
Continuous Improvement – Leads or supports lean, six sigma, and other continuous improvement projects by applying methodology and tools in support of business objectives.
Product Quality – Analyzes ongoing quality performance of product and process data, summarizes performance for periodic process capability review by leadership and reviews customer complaint data to provide early identification of customer satisfaction patterns.
Technical Service – Provides internal and external technical support in the development and application of products, processing techniques, troubleshooting applications, and resolution of problems.
As an Engineering Co-op/Intern, you will have opportunities to do the following
- Adopt and follow DuPont’s core values of Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behavior, and Protecting the Planet both on a personal and professional level.
- Gain industrial experience that compliments your studies
- Develop an understanding of DuPont Business and Functions, products, and customers.
- Work in a dynamic, team environment that leverages the resources of our company.
- Work alongside experienced professionals to increase your learning and development
- Participate in the co-op/intern program work-specific training and development.
- Work in a business casual environment with flexible work/life opportunities.
Program and Position Requirements
The DuPont Co-op/Intern Program seeks top talent. To be considered for enrollment, candidates must meet the following requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0 scale)
- Geographic flexibility with work assignment and relocation
- Legal right to work in the United States without restriction
- No visa sponsorships
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
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To apply for this job please visit careers.dupont.com.