Process Engineer Intern

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INVISTA (Canada) Company’s Kingston Site located in Kingston, Ontario has an opening for a Process Engineer Intern. It is one of the city’s largest employers with over 700 employees dedicated to the production of quality products used in the automotive airbag, and engineering polymer industries. Our large production plant has a broad range of engineering applications from the upstream chemical processes such as reactors, distillation columns, extruders, etc to downstream spinning processes which use highly automated, mechanical systems.

This isn’t your average internship. At INVISTA, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As a Process Engineer Intern in our Kingston Site’s Spinning, Polymer or R&D Team, you will have the opportunity to create real value, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with an aim to improve and transform our manufacturing technology and processes for Nylon 6,6 polymers and high tenacity fibers.

At our Kingston Site we believe employees create exceptional value for our shareholders and customers through high quality products that save and enrich lives, while constantly striving to improve our sustainable footprint. We do this through the strength and capabilities of our people and the application of new ideas and technology. We are looking for motivated and talented people who will help us meet the challenge of leading rapid experimentation, pursuing continuous innovation and creating long-term value for customers and society. INVISTA is an independently managed but wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc, one of the largest privately held companies in the world with a presence in nearly 60 countries.

This opening is for a 16-month term, starting May 2026 through August 2027. Salary range is $51,000 to $56,000 annually depending on experience.

To thrive in our Principle Based Management® culture, you must show initiative, be results driven, and have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Above all you must ensure that all your activities are carried out with integrity and in a safe and efficient manner.

What You Will Do

• Support experimental planning and execution by preparing materials, running lab- or pilot‑scale tests, and documenting observations with accuracy and clarity.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data, identifying trends and supporting the development of insights that guide product or process improvements.
• Participate in hypothesis-driven problem solving, helping define problem statements, propose potential causes, and contribute to experimental designs that test those hypotheses.
• Perform characterization tasks such as measuring material properties, conducting microscopy, evaluating mechanical behavior, or using analytical tools relevant to fiber or polymer systems.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across R&D, quality, design, and operations to support ongoing projects and ensure timely completion of development milestones.
• Communicate results through written summaries, presentations, or technical notes that clearly convey findings, conclusions, and recommended next steps.
• Engage in continuous learning by building understanding of polymer science, fiber formation principles, structure–property relationships, and experimental best practices.
• Contribute to ideation and innovation efforts, offering fresh perspectives and assisting in early‑stage exploration of new materials, technologies, or methodologies.
• Support general laboratory operations such as equipment setup, routine maintenance checks, safety compliance, and inventory management to ensure a productive work environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrated initiative of a Principled Entrepreneur, who challenges the status quo, prioritizes based on risk and value, is solution-oriented, and meets deadlines.
• Currently enrolled in a University Engineering degree program, in 3rd year or higher (Chemical engineering degree program)
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in an industrial setting

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request to the Hiring Manager