Technical Sales Intern - Industrial Water Treatment at Solenis

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Who we are

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23,000 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

The Role:

As a Pulp and Paper Technical Sales Intern, you’ll dive into real commercial projects at our customers’ pulp and paper facilities. You’ll build hands-on industry know-how, own a project, and get an exciting “test drive” of what a career in technical sales can look like.

What you’ll do:

Gain hands-on work experience applying methods and theories learned in class
Develop new skills and refine others, such as technical acumen, project management, communication, presentation skills, and business acumen
Work on a specific customer project with tangible deliverables, demonstrating how our solutions meet their needs
Pair with a Solenis mentor who will provide guidance and feedback during the internship
Network with professionals in your field
Get a realistic job preview and the ability to evaluate Solenis as a potential employer

How you’ll add value:

Utilize your analytical and problem-solving skills to find solutions to real-world problems with sustainability and cost performance as your primary drivers
Embody our Safety Culture via commitment to safety best practices and contributing to a safe work environment for everyone
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Work collaboratively with a variety of people in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Apply your coursework in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Chemistry, or other relevant STEM majors

Some perks of working with us:

Competitive compensation
Housing stipend for eligible interns
Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth, including virtual learning sessions and workshops designed to prepare you to start your career
Access to a plethora of learning resources for technical expertise and chemical acumen
No-meeting Fridays, enabling focus time for personal development
On-Site work arrangement
Selected interns will have the opportunity to present projects to senior leadership at our Intern Symposium

The locations for our 2027 Intern Locations:

Augusta, GA; Battle Creek, MI; Pensacola, FL; Chattanooga, TN; Gatineau, QC; Green Bay/Appleton, WI; Hartsville, SC; International Falls, MN; Kalamazoo, MI; Lewiston, ID Longview, WA; Lynchburg, VA; Macon, GA; Madawaska, ME; Middletown, OH; Mississauga, ON; Mobile, AL; Morrilton, AR; Owensboro, KY; Oxnard, CA; Pine Bluff, AR; Port Alberni, BC; Port Townsend, WA; Rome, GA; Stevens Point, WI; Syracuse, NY; Toledo, OR; Toronto, ON; Tulsa, OK; Vicksburg, MS; Waco, TX; Wallula, WA; Wauna, OR; West Point, VA

**Due to the remote and industrial locations that we go to, access to a reliable vehicle for your use during the summary is a requirement. **

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application.

Make an impact by growing your career with Solenis!

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at 1-888-756-2701.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com