Maintenance Engineering Intern

ABOUT US

The BASF Ireland site based in Cork manufacturers specialty chemicals used in the mining industry for the solvent extraction of minerals from their ore bodies.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking and on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or belief.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Maintenance Intern to join our team for ~ 6 months. This internship offers hands on experience within a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment, supporting the development of robust maintenance strategies through data collection, equipment documentation, and standardisation efforts.
As an intern, you will collaborate closely with our Maintenance, Utilities, and Production teams to gather and organise critical technical information that will directly influence equipment criticality assessments, maintenance planning, and long term asset reliability.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

This internship offers exposure to many areas of industrial engineering, maintenance, and operations. By the end of the placement, you will gain experience in:
•    Field inspections and technical data gathering
•    Understanding how plant equipment operates in a chemical manufacturing environment
•    Reading P&IDs, manuals, and engineering drawings
•    Working with maintenance planning tools and asset databases
•    Equipment classification and reliability principles
•    Cross-functional collaboration with engineers, technicians, and operators

WHAT WE EXPECT

Ideal candidates will have:
•    3rd Year degree student in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
•    Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
•    Curiosity and willingness to learn
•    Good communication skills and the ability to work in the field
•    Basic technical understanding of industrial equipment (beneficial but not required)

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.