at Dow in Kankakee, Illinois, United States Job Description 2026-2027 U.S. Operations Campus Graduate

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Position:

2026-2027 U.S. Operations Campus Graduate

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Fall Posting Primary Location:

Freeport (TX, USA ),

Texas, United States of America Additional Locations:

Deer Park (TX, USA )Kankakee (IL, USA )Midland (MI, USA )+

More Schedule:

Full time

Date Posted:

09/14/2026

Job Number:

R2068419

Position Type:

Regular Workplace Type:

Onsite Apply Now (https://dow.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers/job/Freeport-TX

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• Fall-Posting\_R2068419/apply) Return to Job Finder 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. Dow is currently seeking exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate level Engineering students for entry Level Engineering opportunities in Operations (aka Manufacturing & Engineering).

ABOUT YOU

: Your job will include a broad range of responsibilities in a variety of different work settings such as chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation. Engineers must use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations. We invite you to help us combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues. You'll work as part of a team at Dow, and we have many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems. The majority of the positions are available in Louisiana, Michigan and Texas. Limited positions may exist in other sites in the United States. Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic opens in a new tab (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)

Primary Responsibilities:

Chemical Engineer (

Key Roles:

Operations Performance, Process or Process Automation Engineer) You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities may include such items as manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, yield and process improvements, waste reduction, safety enhancements, process control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation. Mechanical Engineer (

Key Roles:

Operations Performance, Design or Asset Engineer) You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as production operations and project engineering. Responsibilities may range from chemical plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and vessel & piping design to manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, yield and process improvements, waste reduction, safety enhancements, process control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation. Electrical Engineer (

Key Roles:

Operations Performance, Design, Process Automation or Asset Engineer) You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as power plant production operations and project engineering. Responsibilities may range from power plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and MCC /transformer/switchgear design to electrical instrumentation troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, process improvements, safety enhancements, motor control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation. Civil Engineer (

Key Roles:

Design Engineer) Responsibilities may include project work ranging in size from small plant improvements to design of large new facilities. The civil engineer applies expertise to concrete, structural steel, and site development plans while collaborating with a team of civil engineers and designers to coordinate with other design disciplines, such as construction, procurement, project management, project engineering, project controls, process engineering, and process automation, to successfully complete the design of the civil portion of work for capital projects. Materials Science / Metallurgical Engineer (

Key Roles:

Expertise Support Engineer) Responsibilities may include work ranging in size from small plant material of construction improvements to the metallurgical design of large new facilities. The Material Science/Metallurgical engineer applies expertise in material science to collaborate with facility teams and designers. This engineer also coordinates with other design disciplines, such as construction, procurement, project management, project engineering, project controls, and process engineering to successfully complete the selection of the most effective materials for projects and daily maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

+ A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Material Science / Metallurgical Engineering.

+ A Graduation date of no later than September 2027.

+ A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ A preferred GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at your current university

+ Enrolled in an ABET accredited program

Your Skills:

+ Analytical Thinking

• Evaluates information, gathers facts, and uses logical reasoning to identify causes, effects, and relationships. + Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets numerical data to test assumptions and communicate insights through visual representations. + Project Management
• Plans, coordinates, and leads projects to achieve defined goals within scope, timeline, and budget constraints. + Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Systematically identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues to restore processes, systems, or products to proper operation. + Team Leadership
• Guides and supports a group of people to achieve shared goals and deliver successful outcomes.

Additional Notes:

+ Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore the successful candidate must be able to provide their own accommodation and have their own reliable transportation to the plant site daily. Our plant sites are not To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account