Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. 

MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. 

Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines.

Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. 

MTI is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI’s continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential.

Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow.

If you are a student looking for a challenging work experience, consider this paid internship opportunity!  You will not only have the chance to gain experience in your chosen career field, but also gain an invaluable overview of our career opportunities and diversified product lines.  Plus, you will have an opportunity to learn the business fundamentals and contribute a fresh, new perspective to us.

In addition to practical work experience, our internship programs include various activities all intended to enhance your personal and professional development.  We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the program have completed their sophomore year.  Summer internships are typically 11 weeks in length but can vary. 

Position: Process Engineering Intern

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Job Summary

Minerals Technologies has an opening for a Process Engineering Intern in Bethlehem, PA. The intern will help contribute to the optimization of manufacturing and production systems. This internship offers hands-on experience in process design, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers to solve real-world challenges and drive operational excellence. 

• Support the design, analysis, and improvement of manufacturing processes
• Collect and interpret process data to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions
• Assist in developing process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Participate in root case analysis and troubleshooting of production issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards

OE/Lean

• Understands and/or actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education:   

The ideal candidate is currently seeking a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office software and other standard software in an engineering and office environment.
• Strong computer literacy, especially the creation and use of various spreadsheet tools for improved efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to read, understand and generate engineering drawings and documents including P&ID’s, PFD’s, mass and energy balance, equipment specifications, process descriptions, etc.

Work Hours: As agreed upon, based on intern availability and business needs.

Safety Training:

An intern hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system.  Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes which will affect the health and safety aspects of the employee’s position.