5 Dow Chemical jobs in Lake Jackson

At a glance
Position:2025-2026 Campus Graduate - Research & Development (BS/MS)
Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Additional Locations: Carrollton (KY, USA) Freeport (TX, USA) Collegeville (PA, USA) Wilmington (DE, USA) Auburn (MI, USA) Plaquemine (LA, USA) South Charleston (WV, USA) + More - Less
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/02/2025
Job Number:R2060619
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
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At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.
About you and this role - What you would do in this role
Dowhas exciting opportunities for new graduateBachelor and Masterscandidates who are interested in a career inResearch & Developmentin locations such as Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations in North America. As a BS/MS researcher, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions, optimizing processes and applications that align with business and customer goals, and staying current with developments in relevant areas of technology. You will have the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills in one or more areas of technology, assist in the deployment of new products and technologies, troubleshoot and solve customer problems, and contribute to Dow's broader business and sustainability goals. Opportunities exist across the R&D function, including in process research, technical service & development, pilot plant technology, and data science/engineering, and are aligned with various business units.
Please apply to this job posting if you have already been interviewed by a Dow recruiter on campus, at a conference, or virtually. After you apply, you will be directly contacted to arrange onsite interview(s) if specific positions are identified that fit your qualifications. Please keep in contact with your campus recruiter for status updates in the interim.
For more information about Science and Sustainability at Dow, visitour website ( .
Qualifications -Required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).
+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science or other science or engineering-related discipline is required.
+ New graduates and those that expect to graduate by December 2026 should apply.
+ A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Skills:
The following skills are necessary:
+ Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires scientists and engineers to solve diverse problems to implement technical solutions, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other related disciplines.
+ Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in innovation and technology integration.
+ Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
+ Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow.
+ Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus.
Preferred Qualifications
+ A minimum GPA of 2.700 (on a scale of 4.000) is preferred
Additional notes
+ The campus graduate recruitment process typically starts in the Summer time (July 2025) and will continue into early the following year (Jan/Feb 2026) until all full-time positions are filled. After you apply, you will be contacted directly if specific positions are identified that fit your qualifications.
Benefits - What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career?You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need.when you need it.
+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
+ Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
+ Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
+ Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
+ Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
+ Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
+ Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
+ Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
+ Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
+ On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
+ Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
+ Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
+ Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
+ Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
+ Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ?Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ( ) and select option 8.

At a glance
Position:2025-2026 Campus Graduate - Research & Development, Manufacturing & Engineering, and/or Information Systems (PhD)
Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Additional Locations: Carrollton (KY, USA) Freeport (TX, USA) Collegeville (PA, USA) Auburn (MI, USA) Houston (TX, USA) Plaquemine (LA, USA) + More - Less
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/02/2025
Job Number:R2060617
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
Apply Now
Return to Job Finder
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.
About you and this role - What you would do in this role
Dow has exciting opportunities for new graduatePhD scientists and Engineersinterested in careers in Research and Development (R&D), as well as in other functions including Manufacturing & Engineering (M&E), Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), and Information Systems (IS) aligned with various business units in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations in North America. As a PhD scientist or engineer, you will be responsible for solving diverse and open-ended problems, driving initiatives that provide business and customer value and contribute to intellectual capital, and incorporating innovative technologies into practice. You will have the opportunity to develop broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher, collaborate across Dow teams and functions, and contribute to Dow's business and sustainability goals.
Please apply to this job posting if you have already been interviewed by a Dow recruiter on campus or virtually. After you apply, you will be contacted directly to arrange on-site interview(s) if specific positions are identified that fit your qualifications. Please keep in contact with your campus recruiter for status updates in the interim.
For more information about Science and Sustainability at Dow, visitour website. ( -Required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).
+ A PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, Statistics or other engineering or science-related discipline is required.
+ New graduates, those that expect to graduate by December 2026, and post-doctoral candidates should apply.
Skills:
The following skills are necessary:
+ Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires PhD scientists and engineers to solve diverse and open-ended problems, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or other related disciplines.
+ Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in ideation, innovation, and technology integration.
+ Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams and functions, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
+ Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow.
+ Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus.
Preferred Qualifications
+ A minimum GPA of 2.700 (on a scale of 4.000) is preferred
Additional notes
+ Some Dow facilities are positioned near navigable waterways and are deemed TWIC® facilities as per the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Please review this FAQ on TWIC® credentialing and acceptable documentation. If placed at a location that is deemed a TWIC facility, you must be willing and able to adhere to the TWIC credentialing requirements.
+ The campus graduate recruitment process typically starts in the Summer time (July 2025) and will continue into early the following year (Jan/Feb 2026) until all full-time positions are filled. After you apply, you will be contacted directly if specific positions are identified that fit your qualifications.
Benefits - What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career?You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need.when you need it.
+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
+ Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
+ Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
+ Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
+ Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
+ Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
+ Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
+ Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
+ Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
+ On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
+ Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
+ Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
+ Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
+ Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
+ Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ?Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ( ) and select option 8.

**Who We Are**
Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.
Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.
Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.
**What You'll Be Doing**
**Job Scope:** The Process Engineer will provide process engineering analyses, recommendations, and implementations in problem-solving and improvement efforts. This includes the development of concepts through detailed process design. Work closely manufacturing representatives to define problems and improvement ideas. Work closely with capital projects to provide process design basis. Provide process expertise to plant functional groups for PHA/LOPA, MOCs, and design changes. Work under minimal supervision in Freeport, TX.
**Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:**
+ Applying process design skills from conceptual and detailed projects including developing heat and material balances, specifying process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and vessels. Able to evaluate distillation towers and internals and developing and updating engineering flow diagrams (PFD and PID).
+ Providing in-depth understanding and skills in the following engineering activities: equipment sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, vessels), line sizing, specifying instrumentation (flow meters and control valves), marking up PIDs as needed for the design, providing operating and control narratives, selecting equipment by evaluating vendor quotes, and assembling drawings and documentation necessary for designs by other disciplines.
+ Have a working understanding of process controls and safety instrumented systems
+ Evaluate process options and develop operation and design improvements for EHS goals.
+ Develop project scopes and economic justification. This includes preparation of capital authorization requests.
+ Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager
**Ideal Background**
**Education:** Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.
**Registration:** Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.
**Experience:** Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in Chemical, Petroleum, or Biochemical process design engineering.
**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Able to apply chemical engineering principles to solve manufacturing problems, improve production processes, increase productivity, and develop process design scopes for capital projects.
+ Able to analyze process data and accurately
+ Implement process improvements to maximize productivity and minimize manufacturing costs.
+ Effective communication with cross-functional teams in a plant environment, and corporate stakeholders.
+ Familiar with process engineering design and practices to effectively prioritize and self-manage.
+ Skilled in the use of process engineering tools.
+ Can manage multiple projects with competing time and resources.
+ Demonstrates clear and compelling actions to achieve process improvement and designs to meet business needs.
+ Engages all stakeholders in a positive, energetic and productive way.
+ Collaborates, supports and leverages the strengths of others to accomplish individual, team and company goals.
+ In times of change, maintains focus on project delivery and adjusts effectively to work with changing priorities.
+ Verbal and written communications are clear, productive, timely and informative.
+ Handles risk and uncertainty commensurate to position and is responsive in ambiguous situations.
+ Owns area of functional expertise and knowledge by applying it to daily work and projects in a way that advances the function within the company.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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**Hargrove Culture**
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
**Equal Opportunity Employment Statement**
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.
We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.
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