Process Modeling Intern (all genders)

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Merck Group invites applications for a Process Modeling Intern (all genders) to work onsite in Darmstadt, supporting the introduction of new chemical products and the optimization of high value production through advanced CFD simulations, multiphase and heat transfer modeling. You are a university student in a chemical engineering related field with hands on CFD exposure, and you bring curiosity, proactivity, self-organization, and a collaborative mindset to multidisciplinary teams. Strong English communication is essential. In your application, highlight relevant modeling projects, specific CFD tools, and examples where simulation outputs drove profitability or sustainability. Explain why Merck excites you and how you would contribute to our process development and innovation culture.

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Your Role:

As a Process Modeling Intern, you will work closely with our process development and scale-up teams to support both the introduction of new chemical products and the optimization of existing high-revenue production processes through advanced process modeling and simulations. Your everyday tasks will involve building and refining CFD simulation models, analyzing simulation outputs, and translating your findings into actionable insights that drive profitability and sustainability. With an emphasis on applying multiphase/heat transfer modeling, you will contribute critical support to our team’s efforts in bringing innovative chemical processes to market.

Who You Are:

• You are currently enrolled at a university in a chemical engineering related field, actively building a strong foundation in modeling and simulation.
• Your academic background includes exposure to CFD software, making you well-prepared to engage with computational models and simulations.
• Your experience in multiphase and/or heat transfer modeling is an advantage, further equipping you to tackle challenges in process optimization.
• You are fluent in English, with strong communication abilities that allow you to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and articulate complex technical insights.
• Beyond technical competencies, you are curious, proactive, and self-organized, with a result-driven mindset and the ability to work both independently and in diverse team settings.

If you are passionate about leveraging your modeling skills to drive innovation in chemical processes, we encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to excellence in process development and simulation.

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