About the role#
As an Engineer Co-Op, you will apply engineering and safety principles within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will work alongside engineers and staff to improve processes, support equipment reliability, and drive improvements in cost, safety, and efficiency across the site. This role involves collaborating with production and technical staff to solve daily operational problems.
What you'll do#
- Improve chemical processes by focusing on yield, capacity, waste reduction, cycle time, and cost.
- Modify and design equipment while troubleshooting mechanical systems to improve reliability.
- Support the design, installation, and start-up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems.
- Assist in developing project objectives, scope, and feasibility studies by analyzing data and customer requirements.
- Ensure all projects comply with engineering procedures, OSHA, and EPA standards.
- Perform engineering calculations and assist with the procurement process including equipment specifications and bid evaluations.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and present project findings or updates at the end of your assignment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program for Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Completion of at least your sophomore year, with plans to return to school after the assignment.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site.
- Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Muscatine, Iowa.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid position.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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