Engineering Coop

Job Description

Are you ready for a rewarding experience?

Our Co-op position may be the path for you. The students gain invaluable knowledge and experience in our manufacturing environment. We are looking for talented, business-minded students with determination and leadership capabilities to enhance our Manufacturing Technology organization.
Students will work directly with experienced MT professionals analyzing data, leveraging operational resources, and developing problem solving strategies.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure 100% compliance of assigned activities, process safety, food safety and quality standards
• Assist in improving plant safety whenever possible.
• Actively participate in and support the plant safety committees.

Function Management
In Manufacturing Technology, you will have opportunities to do the following: 

• Work in a dynamic, team environment that leverages the resources of our large organization. 
• Develop an understanding of the manufacturing technology environment. 
• Participate in the internship and/or co-op program and work-specific training and development. 
• Perform analytical project work using Six Sigma methodology. 
• Work with experienced manufacturing technology professionals in the performance of your responsibilities. 
• Develop an understanding of the sites Strategic Business Units and Operations, our product offerings and how materials and service requirements and issues are managed. 
• Adopt and follow the site’s core values of safety, ethics, respect for people, and environmental stewardship both on a personal and business level. 
• Work in a business casual environment with flexible work/life opportunities. 
• The scope of the intern's role will vary dependent on the manufacturing technology site. Co-op roles can last from 3-6 months in length. Internships are 10-12 weeks.

Job Requirements

The following requirements MUST be met for consideration in this student employment program: 

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited program in Chemical Engineering
• Flexible with work assignment location/relocation 
• Have the right to work in the U.S. without restriction 
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license

In addition to these requirements, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated the following: 

Skills/Competencies

• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Accomplished computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and database experience
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to access all areas of the plant.
• Customer Oriented
• Action Oriented
• Problem solving 

Technical:

• Selling skills
• Professional in negotiations with customers, good presentation skills