About the role#
We are hiring a Reliability Engineering Co-op to join our team in Indianapolis for the Summer and Fall 2027 terms. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with manufacturing, corn wet milling, and refining processes. You will work alongside our operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and explore new technologies in the manufacturing space.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to learn and understand plant processes.
- Drive continuous improvement of maintenance systems by developing criticality-based equipment strategies and maintenance routes.
- Perform preventative maintenance and condition monitoring tasks.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations for preventative maintenance optimization.
- Facilitate and support root cause analysis for equipment issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, with at least two years of coursework completed if in an undergraduate program.
- Preferred majors include Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is preferred.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer term.
- Strong technical communication, critical thinking, and data analytics skills.
- A proactive mindset and a desire to implement new technologies, such as sensors and AI, in a manufacturing setting.
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions provider based in Westchester, Illinois. Founded in 1906, the company processes plant-based materials like grains, fruits, and vegetables into ingredients for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial markets. It operates in over 120 countries and employs approximately 12,000 people. The organization maintains innovation centers worldwide to support its product development.
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