About the role#
American Crystal Sugar Company offers an engineering co-op program designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a business setting. You will work full-time across various phases of our business operations. This position is intended for junior-level students looking to gain practical experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
What you'll do#
- Participate in engineering-related tasks and projects throughout the business operation.
- Work full-time hours, typically between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM depending on the season.
- Engage with professional engineering teams to support daily operations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a junior in a Bachelor’s program for Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to commit to the full-time program from January through August.
- Strong independent initiative and organizational skills.
- Clear communication abilities.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role located in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, or Crookston, Minnesota, or Drayton or Hillsboro, North Dakota.
- The program runs from January 2027 through August 2027.
- We cover required co-op credits and fees.
- You will earn one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked.
- This position is paid at a rate of $23.50 per hour.
About American Crystal Sugar Company
American Crystal Sugar Company is an agricultural cooperative founded in 1899. It operates as the largest beet sugar producer in the United States and manages about 15 percent of the national sugar supply. The company maintains factories across Minnesota and North Dakota, with its corporate headquarters in Moorhead. It serves customers in the food industry and produces agri-products for the pet, livestock, equestrian, and poultry sectors.
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