Infineum students have the opportunity to get hands-on industry experience in some of the most relevant and challenging projects in the industry. Many of our colleagues have joined Infineum after successful placements – therefore we are keen to develop a close relationship with a view to possible future employment.
Assignments are available at our locations in the US, UK, Italy and Singapore (you must be legally eligible to work in the country that you are applying for).
UK: Industrial Placements – Chemical Engineers and Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Our one year placements are available within our Chemical Engineering Process Improvement Team located at our state of the art research facility in Oxfordshire.
This broad ranging placement will allow students to work on process improvement activities to reduce cost and waste, increase capacity or improve product quality. Plant troubleshooting will be a key activity, as well as working on scale-up processes for new product development.
Projects will use laboratory and pilot-scale experimentation and in some cases, simulation.
You will gain valuable knowledge and expertise in:
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Translating processes from the lab through to commercial production
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Understanding the challenges in addressing real live plant issues
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Reactive chemistry and process engineering
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Working in a best practice global organization - working across time, distance and cultures
Our Requirements:
Successful students will:
- Be studying for a MSc in Chemical Engineering, with predicted grades of a First or 2:1
- Demonstrate a strong technical aptitude
- Have good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Possess strong team working skills
- Can demonstrate problem solving ability
- Fluency in two or more languages would be an advantage, but is not required
Recruiting cycle:
We accept resumes from September through early November. Students who are placed will begin in late July – August the following year.
Chemistry
Chemistry students are placed in one of our R&D teams working on the next generation of fuel additives. Students can be placed on one of the following teams:
- Engine Lubricant Additives: Students work on projects related to passenger car motor oils, heavy duty diesel oils, viscosity modifiers and lubricant flow improvers.
- Fuel Additives: Projects here relate to middle distillate, heavy fuel and crude oil flow improvers, anticorrosion, combustion improvers, lubricity improvers and premium diesel, gasoline and heating oil additives.
- Specialty Lubricant Additives: Two and four stroke engine oils, transmission and gear oils, marine oils, railroad lubricants, gas engine oils and industrial products are the main project areas that students will work in.
You will gain valuable knowledge and expertise in working in multi-functional teams on projects involving a wide range of chemistry related skills.
Assignments will be largely lab based, with some office work - a strong technical background is required.
Our Requirements:
Successful students will:
- Be studying a variety of Chemistry related degree courses
- Be going into the 2nd or 3rd years of study
- Have a strong technical aptitude
- Have good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Be good at working in teams
- Can demonstrate problem solving ability
Recruiting Cycle
We accept resumes from September through October. Students who are placed will begin in the first week of July the following year.
Singapore: Industrial Placements - General
Infineum Singapore welcomes tertiary students participating in a student internship program of local universities and polytechnics to join us for their internship assignments. Over the years, we have welcomed students from faculties as diverse as Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Management, Chemistry, Chemical Process Technology, Engineering (Chemical & Bimolecular; Mechanical), Human Resources, and Marketing.
Recruiting Cycle:
Graduating tertiary students keen to explore career opportunities with Infineum in Singapore should visit us at the tertiary career fairs such as the NUS Career Fair and NTU Career Fair. Resumes are accepted from January through February.
US: Co-ops - Chemical Engineering
Infineum USA offers students the opportunity to participate in some of the most relevant and challenging projects in the industry. Assignments are available at our Bayway Chemical Plant or within one of the areas of our Research and Development Group.
Assignment may involve:
- Providing technical support for the process manufacturing units
- Developing and planning manufacturing process improvements
- Formulating and performing analytical testing of motor oils
- Providing technical support of Infineum products for customers
Our Requirements:
Successful students will:
- Be working toward a Chemical Engineering degree
- Be in going into their 2nd or 3rd years of study
- Have excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrate a high level of achievement in academics (3.0+ G.P.A.)
- Possess a positive attitude and strong motivation to learn
- Have the desire to prepare early for a successful career
Recruiting Cycle:
We accept resumes for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Fall session begins in late August/early September. Spring session begins early January. Summer session begins late May/early June.
Italy: Industrial Placements – Engineering and Operators
Infineum Italia offers graduate and post graduate students the opportunity to join our Operations team in providing technical support for the Process Manufacturing Units as an Operator or an Engineer. Our internships are made in partnership with Universities and last 6 months in duration.
Industrial Placements as an Operator:
Our Requirements:
- High School level in Chemistry (Perito Chimico)
Industrial Placements in Engineering:
Our Requirements:
Successful applicants will:
- Be working toward a Bachelors or Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Chemistry (Laurea in Ingegneria Chimica / Laurea in Chimica Industriale)
- Intermediate English
- Some internship experience (preferred)
- Have an adequate knowledge of statistics
- Have the ability to focus on the main activity
- Manage multiple activities simultaneously with good project management discipline
- Have excellent communication (clear, concise and timely communication of activities and project status and requirement) and interpersonal skills
- Be a strong team player with the ability to build and lead work teams
- Have the ability to work autonomously
Recruiting Cycle:
We accept resumes for Industrial Placements throughout the year.