Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an ABET Accredited University in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline, and be a sophomore level student with a graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. Prior industrial or manufacturing experience and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale are preferred.
Co-op engineers will be involved in process development and scale-up, planning and executing sample productions, and guiding process hazard analyses. They will also develop speculative economics for new products and processes, develop and implement safety, quality, environmental, and profit improvement projects, and provide technical support to operating plants worldwide. Mechanical engineering co-ops will provide hands-on technical support, develop designs, troubleshoot mechanical systems, and develop preventative maintenance programs. Electrical engineering co-ops will provide technical support for electrical and control equipment, develop improvements to plant electrical infrastructure, and develop preventative maintenance programs for critical electrical and control equipment.