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

Almost finished your engineering studies but don’t know what role fits you? Then our Operations Rotational Program might be what you are looking for!

Hosting more than 55 nationalities, Dow Terneuzen is the second largest integrated production site of Dow worldwide and plays a key role in the development and production of basic chemicals. Our three naphtha crackers convert crude oil into ethylene, propylene, benzene, and butadiene, from which over 800 different products are being created. Furthermore, the site hosts state-of-the-art research facilities and a multitalented integrated center supporting the Dow businesses for various functions.

Starting September 2025, you will experience two different job assignments of 6 months within Operations. You will take on challenging projects and learn best practices and processes through which you will acquire business-critical competencies alongside a mentor who supports you through this journey. You will collaborate with people from various cultural backgrounds to create innovative solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

At the conclusion of the rotational program, you will seek a starting position within Dow.

Responsibilities

What you will experience:

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in two of the following job roles, based on your interest and the availability:

Improvement Engineer: Identifies opportunities within a manufacturing plant to enhance safety, reliability, and production. Facilitates communication between functions such as engineering, maintenance, and construction to implement changes. Manages the scope, implementation, and start-up of projects.

Process Engineer: Designs chemical processes and utilities. Designs and specifies process equipment. Conducts steady state and dynamic modeling of processes and fluid networks. Evaluates process control and safety systems

Mechanical or Electrical Engineer: Design/specification of new mechanical or electrical equipment.  Maintenance Engineer providing technical support to execute repairs and equipment troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Recent or soon to be master’s degree graduate in engineering before September 2025

Fluent in English

Preferred Skills

Communication skill: clearly and effectively exchange information and ideas between team members and leaders.

Technical engineering skills

You’re a true team player

Passion for learning and development

Bring in your innovative mindset

Knowledge of Dutch or a willingness to learn.

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 www.dow.com.

As 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 www.dow.com.