Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

The Chemical Engineering Summer Intern will support the Global Engineering organization in the development, execution, and continuous improvement of capital projects and engineering initiatives across Cabot. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and operations personnel to gain hands-on exposure to project engineering, project development and project management.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to real engineering projects while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills in a collaborative and fast-paced organization.

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

• Support project engineering activities related to capital projects, optimization measures, and execution improvement initiatives.

• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting for engineering studies and operational performance reviews.

• Participate in process calculations, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing reviews, and technical evaluations.

• Support development and review of engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, and technical reports.

• Collaborate with project managers, operations, maintenance, procurement, and EHS teams on project activities and technical problem-solving.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, quality, sustainability, and competitiveness.

• Assist with project tracking, schedule updates, and preparation of presentations for engineering and leadership meetings.

• Conduct research on engineering best practices.

• Participate in site visits, contractor coordination activities, and engineering field reviews as applicable.

• Maintain compliance with company safety standards, engineering procedures, and corporate policies.

During the internship, the individual will gain exposure to:

• Capital project development and execution

• Project engineering and manufacturing operations

• Global engineering standards and governance

• Safety and environmental compliance practices

• Cross-functional teamwork and project collaboration
  

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

• Technical Learning Agility – Quickly learns engineering concepts, tools, and processes while applying classroom knowledge to practical situations.

• Problem Solving – Uses analytical thinking and data-driven approaches to identify issues and support development of effective solutions.

• Teamwork and Collaboration – Works effectively with global, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.

• Communication Skills – Communicates technical information clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.

• Initiative and Accountability – Takes ownership of assigned tasks, follows through on commitments, and seeks opportunities to contribute.
  

Education/Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Interest in project/process engineering, manufacturing, industrial operations, and/or capital projects.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001
Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.

Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.