Process Engineering Intern

About the job

Company SwitcH2 is a growing green tech company based in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. SwitcH2 develops offshore solutions to turn seawater into green hydrogen and ammonia. It is an innovative company that works to deliver decarbonization solutions at scale for heavy industry and global shipping. At SwitcH2, we are a diverse, fast-growing team of currently 10 FTE — and you can be part of our adventure!

The Role

As a Process Engineer Intern, you will support our engineering team in the design, analysis and optimization of production processes. You will work closely with senior process engineers on real projects, gaining hands‑on experience with process design tools, plant data and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

Assist in developing process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances and basic equipment sizing.

Support preparation and updating of P&IDs, process data sheets and operating manuals.

Collect and analyze process data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities (capacity, yield, energy use, safety).

Participate in project meetings and assist with project engineering tasks

Contribute to process safety reviews (e.g. HAZOP actions follow‑up, relief system checks, interlock lists) under supervision.

Prepare technical notes, calculations and presentations to document findings and recommendations.

Collaborate with other disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation, automation, project management) on ongoing projects.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field (preferably at the Master’s level).

Basic understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Familiarity with process engineering tools (e.g. Excel, MATLAB, Python or process simulators such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS/PROII) is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.

Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Proactive, eager to learn and able to work independently with guidance.

Fluent command of spoken and written English.

Existing rights to live and work in the Netherlands.

Available for an internship of 6 months.

Available to start by May 1, 2026 or no later than September 1. Available to work at least 4,5 days a week in-office with some remote working to be discussed

Candidate must live within a 30-minute door-to-door commute of the Rotterdam office The workplace The SwitcH2 office is located in the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in the Groot Handelsgebouw next to Rotterdam central station, where many high-tech startups are based. The location is filled with vibrant energy and smart, young, motivated people working on exciting projects, and is easy to reach by public transportation.

Remuneration In return for your contributions to the team and your positive energy, you will receive an above-average internship pay of 1,000 euros per month, plus expenses (based on a 40-hour workweek). All work is performed onsite at our Rotterdam office.

Recruitment process

If you meet the above requirements, please apply without hesitation. If your resume meets our requirements, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview. If you do not hear from us within two months, unfortunately you have not been selected. The hiring process consists of two interviews, after which the final candidate will be selected.

Industry

Low carbon fuels for maritime and the industry (decarbonization)

Renewable Energy / Power Generation

Employment Type

Full-time (36–40 hours a week)

Employment Type

Internship