Engineering Talent Acquisition and Development Program
ETAD is an early career program in the US, aimed at preparing entry-level engineers for future roles of increasing responsibility creating a pipeline for future engineering talent at Evonik.
ETAD specifically aims to make Evonik better by providing technical leadership through valuable contributions for all of Evonik. The program is a part of Evonik’s engineering organization (NextGen Technologies - NGT), ensuring participants have an opportunity to work on a variety of engineering projects over the course of the program. Participants in the program will undergo targeted technical training and development, where they will learn the skills needed to participate in work such as process design, process improvement, project engineering, process safety engineering, and digitalization.
What we are looking for
- Majors Accepted: Chemical engineering (BS, MS, PhD)
- Technical Experience: Value added internship / research experiences
- Extracurricular Experience: Leadership and/or active involvement in organizations, committees, programs, events, etc.
Benefits of joining ETAD
- You will be learning and using valuable technical skills to solve complex problems at Evonik production sites
- Opportunities to visit and work with various sites across the region
- Be part of a global network, with access to subject matter experts in all areas of industry
- At the Mobile site, you will be part of a community with your fellow ETADs as you learn and work together
ETAD is a key source of engineering talent for Evonik, with engineers from ETAD going on to lead businesses, operations, supply chains, and innovation globally. They have achieved great feats such as inventing new processes, constructing plants, and utilizing AI in diverse fields. Graduates of the program hold positions across the company, in a variety of fields such as plant engineering, research and development, applied technology, and controlling.
Program Structure
Phase One (Years 1-2)
- Objective: Applied broad training
- Workload: Diverse engineering projects in support of multiple Evonik locations
- Training: Technical breadth – wide variety of technical & soft skills
- Location: Mobile, AL
Phase Two (Year 3)
- Objective: Focused development in a role of your choosing within one of our parallel engineering departments
- Workload: Focused project responsibilities in new role
- Training: Technical depth - emphasis on expanding specific technical skills as well as teaching skills to new ETADs
- Location: Mobile, AL, or another Evonik location in the US
Program Completion
- Transition into desired full-time opportunity within Evonik
Why Evonik?
At Evonik, you’ll be part of a global company that drives innovation in sectors ranging from sustainable nutrition and healthcare to advanced materials and additive manufacturing. With over a century of experience in specialty chemicals, we’re committed to building a better future – and you can be part of it.
By joining us, you’ll help create efficient, sustainable, and reliable solutions that improve lives every day.
Testimonials
„The two years I have been in the ETAD program has allowed me to explore multiple process engineering disciplines while developing skills in topics I am interested in. Those experiences in my first two years have allowed me to decide what to focus my third year on as I relocate within the ETAD program to another site. While focusing on Process Safety for my third year, the broad experience from the first two years has been extremely valuable in my development overall as an engineer.“
"During my first full year in the ETAD program, I have had the opportunity to engage in a multitude of projects that have allowed me to explore various departments within NGT. Additionally, I have honed the skills I learned in school and developed new ones that I will carry throughout my career. I feel prepared to take on the next two years of the program and am excited about the opportunity to further explore the passions that ETAD has allowed me to discover.“