Intern - Electrical Engineer
Company: Alpek Polyester USA
Location: Gaston
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are seeking motivated
students to join our Summer Intern Program ! As an Alpek Polyester
USA Intern , you’ll be making an impact on the world with one of
the largest leading global producers of sustainable PET materials
while putting your learning into practice through collaborative
team and project opportunities that offer innovative solutions to
our customers and real-world hands-on experience to kickstart your
career. As a Electrical Engineer Intern, you will play a crucial
role in new product development, process improvement, and
manufacturing operations by contributing technical analysis and
solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance
across the polyester production stream. Your attention to detail,
communication, and organizational skills will be utilized to
support chemical process equipment design and improvement while
assisting with capital projects and cross-functional process
initiatives. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to
gain firsthand experience and exposure to chemical manufacturing
operations, project management, data analysis, and real-world
problem solving in a dynamic industrial environment.
Responsibilities The student selected as the Electrical Engineer
Intern will work at our Columbia Site located in Gaston, SC.
Interns are reportable to their assigned team's supervisor and will
directly be exposed to various aspects of Technical, Business and
Engineering personnel to accomplish the aforementioned items.
Students will have the opportunity to collaborate cross
functionally with other personnel and teams at their intern site to
accomplish their assigned projects and tasks including: Assist with
the day-to-day tactical functions that directly support the
Engineer team at your site. Serve on or lead teams responsible for
long-term process improvement planning and cost savings and/or
reliability projects Evaluate new product, process and/or equipment
applications and recommend and implement improvements to existing
product, equipment or processes Complete special projects and
assignments as directed. Successful execution of job
responsibilities requires the ability to operate independently and
effectively utilize initiative, attention to detail, discretion,
and confidentiality. Required Skills Full time enrollment in an
undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited
college/university Majoring in Electrical Engineering Availability
to work full time (40 hours/ week) for the 3-month duration of
intern assignment Fundamental understanding of statistics as it
applies to designed experiments and understanding process
variability. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Ability to make
good judgment decisions Willing and able to take initiative
Self-motivated Professional level of integrity Team-oriented Good
problem-solving skills Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader
in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene
Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty
Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the
world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the
Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s
lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to
sustainability and protecting the environment. Alpek Polyester USA,
LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities
in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Alpek
Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and
synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of
Mexico's largest corporations. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject
to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire
individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested
applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility
requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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