About the role#
Milliken & Company is hiring co-ops for the 2027 calendar year to work at the Encapsys encapsulation plant in Portage, Wisconsin. This is a paid, full-time position for students pursuing degrees in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. You will work on both independent and collaborative projects alongside engineering and scientist project leaders. Each student is assigned a mentor to assist with training and development. This role requires working 40 to 50 hours per week, with occasional late days or weekends depending on project needs.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the day-to-day operations of the encapsulation plant as a project engineer.
- Develop engineering designs to solve real-world problems.
- Create project technical requirements, schedules, and estimates.
- Drive reviews with cross-functional teams to address implementation concerns.
- Support other engineers with project activities.
- Produce written summary reports and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program for Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum 3.00 GPA.
- Ability to work independently and stay driven toward project completion.
- Skill in applying engineering and scientific principles to resolve problems and make improvements.
- Ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and production personnel.
- Capacity to work safely around manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to operate in a flexible manufacturing environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Portage, Wisconsin.
- Term: Winter and Summer 2027 (January through August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Benefits: Includes a housing allowance stipend and paid company holidays.
About Milliken & Company
Milliken and Company is a privately held manufacturing firm founded in 1865. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the company employs approximately 4,200 people. It operates across several sectors, including specialty chemicals, textiles, flooring, and healthcare. The business maintains an extensive portfolio of patents used in diverse applications.
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