Intern - Chemical Engineer

Aquatech International Corporation - Hartland, WI

Full-time - Intern

Hartland, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chemical Engineering Intern at Aquatech will support the design and operation of pilot evaporators and crystallizers in a laboratory setting. This role is focused on providing hands-on experience in water purification systems technology, contributing to sustainable solutions for water scarcity challenges. The intern will work closely with engineering teams to achieve test objectives and key performance indicators, while ensuring a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and assembly of pilot systems.
• Perform operating procedures to run the pilot equipment.
• Operate small industrial equipment such as pumps, heaters, centrifuges, sieve shakers, and chillers.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Develop process models to analyze data and form conclusions.
• Author laboratory pilot reports.
• Conduct various forms of chemical analysis typical in laboratories, including using spectrometers such as FAAS and ICP-OES.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment including glassware used in lab analyses and testing.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience/training in bench top 'wet' inorganic chemistry analytical procedures.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate and receive precise chemical data and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets.
• Experience/familiarity with standard laboratory instruments such as pH and conductivity meters, analytical balances, and microscopes.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility on the job.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the water treatment industry.
• Opportunity to develop skills relevant to the field of chemical engineering.