Undergraduate Intern - Global Engineering - Digital Solutions

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! 

The Digital Solutions Intern will support the Global Engineering organization in developing, improving and/or implementing digital technologies, data solutions, and automation initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency, project execution and engineering competitiveness.

This internship provides exposure to global engineering operations and digital transformation initiatives across capital projects and engineering functions. The intern will work closely with project and discipline engineering, project management, and digital teams to support efficient solutions and continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and technology-oriented student with strong analytical skills, programming capabilities, and an interest in engineering digitalization.

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

·       Support development and/or enhancement of digital applications and/or tools for Global Engineering.

·       Assist in creating dashboards, reports, databases, and automation workflows to improve engineering processes.

·       Collaborate with engineering and project teams to identify opportunities for digitalization and process optimization.

·       Support data collection, validation, analysis, and visualization activities.

·       Participate in software testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.

·       Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and competitiveness.

·       Prepare technical documentation, user guides, and training materials as required.

·       Participate in project meetings, digital strategy discussions, and engineering reviews.

·       Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

 ·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Curiosity and passion for technology and innovation

·       Effective verbal and written communication skills

·       Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Education/Experience

·       Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering and/or Information systems

·       Previous internship, academic project, or hands-on experience with programming or digital tools is a plus

·       Exposure or experience in some of the followings are is preferred:

o   Programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, SQL, or similar

o   Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization tools

o   Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)

o   Database development and management

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team environment.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001
Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.

Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.