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Engineerin Design - Internship

CompanyPPG Industries
LocationQuattordio
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support ongoing projects at the Quattordio site by conducting feasibility and design studies. Responsibilities include verifying and modifying P&IDs and eventually taking ownership of an end-to-end project.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
32818
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X and @PPGIndustries on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
About the Role
ENGINEERING DESIGNER - Internship

As an Engineering Design Intern, you will be part of the Engineering team and support on the ongoing projects for Quattordio site. You will be focused on feasibility and design studies for projects in collaboration with more senior members of the team, with the ultimate goal of taking ownership of one end to end project towards the end of the internship.  
 


Key Responsibilities

  • Main achievements: assist in the design development of ongoing and new projects

  • Deliverables: verify existing P&IDs, modify according to new designs and understand specifications for new equipment

  • Goals: develop technical skills and knowledge, as well as understanding project management basics

  • Team structure: You will be part of a team of 5 Engineers, working in close collaboration with 1 or 2 senior team members, depending on your main area of interest (Automation, Chemical Plant Design, etc).

Qualifications

  • Education: Engineering Degree, preferred Chemical Engineering

  • Languages: Italian, English

  • Other preferred qualifications: AutoCAD

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
 

Key Skills
Engineering DesignP&ID VerificationAutoCADProject ManagementChemical Plant DesignAutomationFeasibility Studies
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