Chemical/Process Engineer Summer Industrial Placement

Lucite Int, is a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and sales of acrylics. Our talented people are the energy and driving force behind a dynamic business that supplies a range of growing sectors and geographic markets in EAME, America and Asia. As part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) we are passionate about sustainability and respect for the environment. They are key elements of a powerful concept that we call KAITEKI and it’s at the very heart of why we are in business. We are working on developing our processes to help us to reduce our environmental footprint and make a difference to the local community wherever we are.

We are currently offering opportunities for Chemical or Process Engineering students to join us for a    3 month Summer placement at our Research and Technology site in Teesside.

What our Chemical Engineers do:

Based at our Wilton facility in the North East of England, our Strategic Projects Group provides the commercial delivery of our “in house” developed Alpha methyl methacrylate technology and the scientific research and engineering necessary to both improve this world leading technology and to devise its successor.

What’s in it for you:

We have summer placement opportunity at our Wilton RT&E facility for an outstanding undergraduate looking for the chance to gain hands on experience working alongside our engineering group and the R&D team, which may involve working on tour pilot plant and other strategic projects.

You will have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and work on real issues. We provide a supervisor to help and guide you during your placement in which you will be challenged and stretched whilst gaining invaluable experience to set you on your chosen career path.

We believe that by being open, honest and respectful with each other and working together as a team, we will be able to deliver our promises. If you thrive in a driven and collaborative environment, then Mitsubishi Chemical UK is the company for you.

The skills we’re looking for:

If you are a talented undergraduate expecting at least a 2:1 in chemical or process engineering and due to start your final year at University in Autumn 2021, we can offer you an exciting and challenging Summer placement.  Driven and committed with a strong team ethic, you’ll need to have a high degree of personal accountability

What we offer:

With our strong value focus of releasing individual personal potential, you will have access to personal development as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you would like the opportunity to join the global leader in acrylics we would be interested in hearing from you! 

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