Campus Internship 2025-2026 - Manufacturing Excellence (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical, process engineering)

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

We are looking for an engineering student to support the Manufacturing Excellence part of the Transform to Outperform program at the Terneuzen site.

Project description

The role will be a part of the Transform to Outperform team where we will focus on our manufacturing assets and maintenance departments. You will be working close to the plants, supporting improvement initiatives, and getting hands-on exposure to how a large industrial site drives performance, efficiency, and simplification. The goal is not to own everything, but to support analyses, prepare insights, and help teams move forward.

Responsibilities

• Improving how our assets run (availability, maintenance, energy use)
• Looking for ways to simplify processes, standards, or ways of working
• Supporting improvement projects and execution activities
• Helping prepare, structure, and visualize data to make performance easier to understand
• Getting insight into how work is organized and how teams collaborate

Qualifications

• You are currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, electrical, process engineering or related field.
• You speak fluent English. Dutch language skills is preferred.
• No prior industry experience is required — motivation and learning mindset matter most.

Your skills

• Interest in manufacturing, operations, and improvement work
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in teams
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards skills
• Ability to turn data into clear visuals or simple insights
• Able to structure information and explain it clearly
• Proactive, hands‑on, eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, changing environment

What this internships offer you:

• Hands‑on experience in a real manufacturing environment
• Exposure to site transformation and continuous improvement
• Experience working with engineers, operators, and improvement teams
• Practical skills in data analysis, visualization, and communication
• Insight into how large improvement programs are executed

Additional notes

• There is no Visa support for this role
• Selected candidates are expected to work on location in Terneuzen, the Netherlands .

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.