Job Description
Job Title:  Distillation/Conversion Asset Intern
Job Location (Short):  Charleston, TN, USA, 37310
Posting Start Date:  11/12/26
 
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
 
To strengthen our team in Charleston,
we are looking for you as a(n) Distillation/Conversion Asset Intern.

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Distillation/Conversion (DISCO) Asset team. This internship offers hands-on experience in chemical and mechanical engineering professional development opportunities, and exposure to real-world projects that make a meaningful impact.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with DISCO pulsation dampener study – performing failure analysis (frequency of failures over runtime, type of failure, cost associated with failure) ~15k per failure (multiple failures/year).
  • Conduct research and compile data for pulsation dampener resizing based off primary project study.  Recommend path forward for improved pulsation dampener performance (Leverage learning from failure and resizing with external vendors, or internal maintenance/shops).
  • Support team members in T0 time evaluation for Conversion Revisions Review.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute ideas.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, or documentation as needed.
  • Create and present a Project Presentation at the end of the internship.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Position Qualifications

  • Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • Available full-time in person (Mon–Fri) for our 12-week program
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Eagerness to learn and take initiative
  • Experience with positive displacement pumps, pulsation dampeners, acoustic and harmonics, product design
  • Knowledge of pumps, pump curves, Microsoft Office Suite
  
What do we offer?
 
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
 
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
 
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 32035 
 
 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

 

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.