About the role#
Milliken & Company is hiring a Process Engineering Co-op for its encapsulation plant in Portage, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, paid position for students currently enrolled in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering programs. You will work 40-50 hours per week, which may include occasional late days, nights, or weekends to support the 24-hour plant operations. The role includes a housing stipend and paid company holidays.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the day-to-day operations of the encapsulation plant.
- Contribute to project work, daily tasks, production meetings, and production-scale trials.
- Prepare written summary reports and presentations based on your work.
- Collaborate with project leaders and receive guidance from an assigned mentor.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing in a B.S. or M.S. program for Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum 3.00 GPA.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
- Skill in applying engineering and scientific principles to solve problems.
- Capability to work safely around manufacturing equipment.
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers, management, and production staff.
- Comfort working in a flexible manufacturing environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Portage, Wisconsin.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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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