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Campus Internship / Thesis - Optimization of Emission Reduction Technology

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Position:Campus Internship / Thesis - Optimization of Emission Reduction Technology

Primary locationBomlitz (DEU), Germany

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:04/23/2024

Job Number:R2050851

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

We are looking for you, an ambitiousbachelor's/master’s student,to support our Dow Construction Chemicals Business by doing an internship project or thesis inoptimization of organic emissions reduction technologyfor our location inBomlitz, Germany

Dowis offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment.

The department that will welcome you is the MC plant from Dow Construction Chemicals. Dow Construction Chemicals is a world-class provider of tailor-made additives for the construction industry. Especially, our cellulose ethers, which are produced in high class plants in Bomlitz, are important to provide superior application performance. The Bomlitz site has more than 180 employees and operates three production facilities.

Project description

An important step in the cellulose ether production is the elimination of VOC from the exhaust air streams of our production facilities. Removal of reaction by-products and other unwanted VOCs is critical for the operation of our assets. Scope of the work is a systematic investigation of the existing technology including an analysis of future improvement options. This work will include the Aspen simulation of the existing plant as well as the identification of parameters for improvement. A strong collaboration with local and global Dow subject matter experts is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• investigation of the installed technology

• Data collection and review of existing studies

• Simulation and sensitivity studies

• Development of future improvement options

Qualifications

• You are currently studying for a bachelor's/master’s degree or equivalent in process engineering, chemical engineering or similar.

• You have a good working knowledge of English. German is an advantage.

• You have strong technological and computational skills, as well as interested to work practically in a laboratory.

Preferred Skills

• Aspen Engineering Suite

• Good communication and interaction skills

• Motivation to work in diverse and international teams

Additional notes

You can start between July and September in 2024 for a period of 6 months (exact timing to be discussed).

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 onwww.dow.com.