Chemical Engineer R & D Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Brief

Gain pilot plant scale manufacturing experience while working with seasoned staff, scientists, engineers, and field personnel at Dyno Nobel’s state-of-the-art pilot plant in Tooele, Utah.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As an R&D Chemical Engineer Intern, you will gain pilot plant scale manufacturing experience while working with seasoned staff, scientists, engineers, and field personnel at Dyno Nobel’s state-of-the-art pilot plant in Tooele, Utah. Primarily, you will assist in manufacturing ton-scale batches at near-production rates of emulsion with all the QC required. Dyno Duties will include:

- Assist in product manufacturing at Dyno Nobel’s brand new Pilot Plant.

- Develop metrics for tracking product quality.

- Troubleshoot and resolve plant process problems.

- Maintain data summaries on process conditions to ensure maximum operating efficiencies.

- Involvement with researching and design of projects.

- Observe detonation testing experiments on products YOU produced!

- Responsible for modification and improvement projects through all phases of design, equipment and material specifications, construction and inspection.

What We’re Looking For:

- Junior level standing pursuing bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, or related field

- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Why Intern with Dyno Nobel?

- Safety- Zero Harm is our number one priority

- #1 Supplier of industrial explosives in North America

- Cutting edge Technology

- 180+ Years of Practical Innovation

- Tough challenges that allow you to put your problem-solving skills in action

About your internship

Duration: 10 – 12 weeks

Pay: $24.00 an hour

- Gain hands on working experience to demonstrate your educational skills and gain industry knowledge.

- Develop skills that will allow you to excel in your educational program

- Get practical experience in a professional environment.

- Ability to collaborate and generate new ideas within the team

- Provide chemical engineering knowledge in order to define your skill set

- Develop further skills to help you confidently reach your education and/or professional goals.

- Work alongside and learn from a diverse group of leaders

- Create relationships to start building your professional network.

- Assigned a dedicated mentor to provide you with valuable coaching and feedback to ensure you are reaching your goals

- Provided with a dedicated internship coordinator to ensure ongoing support

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.