2025 2026 US Operations Intern/Co op – FALL POSTING

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions.

They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business.

Their diversity is our strength.

We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future.

Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow is currently seeking exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate level Engineering students for Internship/Alternating Term Co-op opportunities in Operations (aka Manufacturing & Engineering) to start a work assignment during the upcoming Spring, Summer, or Fall term.

ABOUT OPERATIONS: The Operations function within Dow is comprised of four unique focus areas that translate business strategies into operations priorities and results.

The focus areas are Manufacturing, Technical Expertise & Support (TES), Environmental, Health, & Safety Operations (EH&S), and Emergency Services, & Security (ES&S).

Some Dow facilities are positioned near navigable waterways and are deemed TWIC® facilities as per the Maritime Transportation Security Act.

Please review this FAQ on TWIC® credentialing and acceptable documentation.

If placed at a location that is deemed a TWIC facility, the successful candidate must be willing and able to adhere to the TWIC credentialing requirements.

ABOUT YOU: Your job will include a broad range of responsibilities in a variety of different work settings such as chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation.

Engineers must use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations.

We invite you to help us combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues.

You’ll work as part of a team at Dow and we have many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems.

Key Program Details:

The variety of positions available at Dow can include:

Chemical Engineer
(Key Roles: Production, Process, Process Automation, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer) 
You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel tomaintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key responsibilities may include such items as manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, yield and process improvements, waste reduction, safety enhancements, process control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technologyimplementation.

Mechanical Engineer
(Key Roles: Production, Hardware Design, Maintenance/Reliability, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer)
You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel tomaintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as production operations and project engineering.

Responsibilities may range from chemical plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and vessel & piping design to manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, yield and process improvements, waste reduction, safety enhancements, process control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technologyimplementation.

Electrical Engineer
(Key Roles: Production, Hardware Design, Maintenance/Reliability, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer)
You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel tomaintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as power plant production operations and project engineering.

Responsibilities may range from power plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and MCC/transformer/switchgear design to electrical instrumentation troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, process improvements, safety enhancements, motor control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technologyimplementation.

Civil Engineer
(Key Roles: Project Controls or Hardware Design Engineer) 
Responsibilities may include project work ranging in size from small plant improvements to design of large new facilities.

The civil engineer applies expertise to concrete, structural steel, and site development plans while collaborating with a team of civil engineers and designers to coordinate with other design disciplines, such as construction, procurement, project management, project engineering, project controls, process engineering, and process automation, to successfully complete the design of the civil portion of work for capital projects.

Material Science / Metallurgical Engineer
(Key Roles: Maintenance Engineer or Hardware Design Engineer) 
Responsibilities may include work ranging in size from small plant material of construction improvements to the metallurgical design of large new facilities.

The Material Science/Metallurgical engineer applies expertise in material science to collaborate with facility teams and designers.

This engineer also coordinates with other design disciplines, such as construction, procurement, project management, project engineering, project controls, and process engineering, to successfully complete the selection of the most effective materials for projects and daily maintenance.

Other Skills-Based Roles are also available to engineers of all types.

A few examples of these roles:

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Contingencies:

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.

Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people.

Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024.

References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc.

and its subsidiaries.

​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists