What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more.  

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location: Frankfort, IL

Our Internship Experience includes: 

• 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. 

• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. 

• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. 

• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. 

• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. 

Position Overview:

The Process Engineering Intern will utilize waste reduction methodologies and engineering knowledge to assist the Frankfort engineering team in achieving cost savings and improving capacity.The correct individual will be highly self-motivated and interested in developing process and manufacturing engineering experience. The intern will be paired with a mentor who will provide guidance. The expectation is for the intern to ask questions, take action on implementing solutions, and demonstrate a strong interest in developing their engineering knowledge through making improvements at the Frankfort facilities. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identifies waste and advises on how it can be reduced or eliminated. 

• Achieves hard cost savings through process improvements. 

• Interacts with operators, scientists, quality, maintenance, and operations management regularly. 

• Assists as directed with ongoing engineering projects. 

• Attends daily operations review meetings. 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum rising junior or senior currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical Engineering.