About the role#
This is a long-term, year-round co-op position based in Carrollton, Kentucky. You will provide process research and engineering support for the Process Research and Development organization. This role requires a commitment of at least one full calendar year while you continue your undergraduate studies. You will work on-site, gaining professional experience alongside engineers and chemists in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Set up, operate, and monitor laboratory experimental equipment and rigs.
- Conduct laboratory experiments and routine analyses.
- Collect and document accurate process and equipment data.
- Evaluate experimental results and apply basic statistical techniques.
- Assist with reporting and presenting conclusions.
- Perform first-line troubleshooting of experimental equipment and analytical systems.
- Support process development and scale-up activities.
- Participate in safety assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory equipment, processes, and work practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university located near the Carrollton site.
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.
- Minimum age of 18 with a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to complete at least 6 credit hours per term during Fall and Winter terms.
- A GPA of 3.000 or higher is preferred.
- Ability to begin work within 3 weeks of an offer.
- Ability to follow technical procedures and perform hands-on work with experimental systems.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Carrollton, Kentucky.
- Residency: Must live within 50 miles of the site.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation is required for daily or frequent commuting.
- Schedule: Part-time, year-round role.
About Dow
Dow operates as a materials science company that produces chemicals for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Founded in 1897, the company maintains manufacturing sites across 31 countries. It employs over 45,000 people and is based in Midland, Michigan. The firm reported sales of approximately 45 billion dollars in 2023.
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