Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Summer Internship Program

What could you do if you worked for a company that changes lives in a material way?

… Rather what couldn’t you do? Eastman's University Relations offer practical application of academic course work. The projects completed offer valuable experience and make a real difference in Eastman's continued success. And by doing so, make a big difference in people’s lives worldwide.

Summer internships give students real-world hands-on experience that you won’t find in the classroom. But there are a lot of other advantages, too, including:

• A collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on sustainability

• A rich cultural and recreational area

• Mentoring, coaching, and assessments

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Student must be currently pursuing a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college or university

• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.2

• Eastman does not provide sponsorship for this position

Eastman Team Member Commitment To Safety

At Eastman, the safety of our employees, visitors, and the communities in which we operate is a core value of our culture. We must remember that we earn the right to operate in our communities, and we always want to send our fellow team members home safely. All team members must commit to:

• Operating with a zero-incident mindset and always take time to do the job safely. Never executing an activity that does not follow procedure or cannot be done safely.

• Stopping any process or work that is deemed unsafe.

• Following all procedures and training that have been established in designated work areas and raising concerns if there is not a way to follow procedures as currently written.

• Following the Eastman Life Critical Processes and Basic Safety Expectations.

• Actively identifying and eliminating hazards in the workplace and watching out for the safety of co-workers.

• Always using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as it applies to the job and specific tasks.

• Reporting all job-related injuries or illnesses and near-miss incidents in a timely manner.

  Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

  Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.