About the role#
As a Process Engineer Co-op for the Winter 2027 term, you will work within the Coffee Operating Unit. This role focuses on driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Autonomous Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work to improve equipment reliability, reduce production losses, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Analyze downtime, OEE, waste, and equipment losses to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support TPM, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.
- Drive improvements in cleaning, inspection, lubrication, centerlining, and abnormality identification.
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to implement standard work, CILs, visual management, and process improvements.
- Support continuous improvement projects to increase line performance and sustain TPM standards.
- Complete a project from start to finish and present your findings to your team, department, and senior leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time undergraduate program for chemical or mechanical engineering.
- Ability to identify equipment and process losses, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, writing, and speaking.
- Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, and leadership.
Location & details#
- Location: Essex Junction, Vermont.
- Term: January 4, 2027, to May 21, 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $31 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days.
- Eligibility: Must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
About Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It manages a portfolio of over 125 brands including soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juice. The company operates a sales and distribution network that supplies hot and cold beverages to retail locations across North America. It also maintains a corporate responsibility platform called Drink Well. Do Good. to address supply chain and packaging sustainability.
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