Job Description

About Ecolab

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. We partner with customers in the food & beverage industry to improve food safety, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainability.

This internship offers hands-on experience in food safety, hygiene, and process engineering within Ecolab’s F&B operations. The intern will work alongside engineers and technical teams, gaining practical exposure to safety practices, process systems, and continuous improvement, while delivering a small-scale engineering project.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and compliance training (systems, ethics, and company policies)

• Gain an understanding of Ecolab’s F&B business and customer solutions

• Participate in safety training, including PPE, Stop Work Authority, and incident reporting

• Support site/office safety walkthroughs and compliance checks

• Learn fundamentals of Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems and hygiene principles

• Shadow engineering and technical teams during operational activities

• Develop a basic process flow diagram (PFD)

• Identify and define a small engineering or process improvement opportunity

• Collect and analyze basic operational data

• Develop recommendations to improve safety, efficiency, or sustainability

• Prepare and deliver a final presentation with key findings and insights

• Submit a short reflection on learning outcomes

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering (or related field)

• Strong interest in food safety, process engineering, or industrial operations

• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and presentation abilities

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to industry-leading food safety and hygiene practices

• Practical experience with CIP systems and process operations

• Hands-on project experience with real business impact

• Mentorship from experienced professionals

Preferred Attributes

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

• Strong teamwork and safety mindset