Campus Internship 2025-2026 - Manufacturing Excellence - Process optimalization

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. 

About you and this role
Are you interested to see how process optimalization within a manufacturing environment looks like? We are looking for an engineering student to support the Manufacturing Excellence part of the Transform to Outperform program at our site in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.

You will be welcomed in our 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 and collaboration skills
• 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

Additional notes

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

What this internships offer you:

• Internship allowance and transportation allowance.
• Mentorship - Learn from experienced engineers, operators, and technicians who are invested in your development and will support you throughout your internship.
• Development - Build technical, problem‑solving, and communication skills while gaining confidence working in a large industrial organization.
• Diversity - Be part of a diverse, respectful, and safety‑focused workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone contributes to success.
• Explore Career Opportunities in Dow – Gain insight into potential career paths at Dow.

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.