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Mitsubishi Chemical is one of the world's largest chemical producers, supplying a wide range of sectors from automotive and electronics to medical and sport. We take a global approach across all business areas to serve our customers worldwide in the most efficient and effective way.

As part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) 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.

The role

We are currently offering opportunities for Chemical or Process Engineering students to join us for a summer placement at our Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates Strategic Projects Group on Teesside, in the North East of England.

What's in it for you

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside our process engineers and R&D team at Wilton. This will involve working on exciting strategic projects in areas such as design, on the pilot plant and in the laboratory.

You will develop your knowledge and work on real issues. We provide a supervisor to help and guide you during this work placement. 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 focussed and collaborative environment, then Mitsubishi Chemical is the company for you.

The skills we're looking for

  • You are an undergraduate in chemical or process engineering, expecting at least a 2:1
  • A Master's degree course is strongly preferred
  • You have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated prior to the start of your placement
  • You are a passionate individual who want to pursue their engineering career in the chemical industry
  • You are motivated and committed with a strong team ethic
  • You are able to demonstrate a high degree of personal accountability

If you think this sounds like you, we can offer an exciting and challenging summer placement starting in 2025.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

What we offer

This is a paid summer internship working 7:50 hours per day over a 12 – 14 week period.

Application process

Once you have submitted your CV, using the link below, the first stage of our recruitment process is a video call interview to get to know more about you. If successful, you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre which will be held in November at our North East location.