Chemical Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

The Opportunity As a Polymers Chemical Engineering Intern, you will work closely with our engineering and maintenance teams to support projects and initiatives within MAPEI’s Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while applying engineering principles to real-world projects. This experience may lead to future full-time engineering opportunities within corporate engineering or field operations. Perform engineering assignments using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data and performance metrics. Document and maintain technical products and project data. Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and other project deliverables. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and other cross-functional teams. The Program Details Full-time schedule (40 hours per week) Internship duration: May–August 2027 (12 weeks) Practical, hands-on learning at MAPEI’s West Chicago manufacturing facility Host location: West Chicago, IL What’s in it for you? Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 commensurate on role and location Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations Mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering professionals  Hands-on field and business experience Permanent full-time job opportunities after graduation What you bring Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Chemical  Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field (juniors and seniors preferred) Strong communication skills Initiative, curiosity, and an innovative mindset Strong motivation to learn and succeed Willingness to travel        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities MAPEIP3 MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations.  Working for MAPEI Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products. CRPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CRPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection,   click here.