About the role#
The process development team at Ocean Spray Cranberries focuses on high-quality product manufacturing and the exploration of new technologies. As a Process Engineering Co-Op, you will support the development and improvement of food and beverage manufacturing processes. You will work alongside a team of engineers to design and execute scale-up strategies that bring product concepts to full-scale production.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and improvement of food and beverage manufacturing processes.
- Design and execute scale-up strategies.
- Work with cross-functional teams to execute collective project visions.
- Gain hands-on experience with mass and heat transfer.
- Perform work in the laboratory, scale-up plant, and production facilities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, specifically in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering.
- Previous laboratory or work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge and a basic understanding of experimental design.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Lakeville, Massachusetts, with opportunities to work at the pilot plant in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
About Ocean Spray Cranberries
Ocean Spray Cranberries is an agricultural cooperative established in 1930. It is owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers located in the United States, Canada, and Chile. The company produces cranberry juices, juice drinks, and dried cranberries for distribution in approximately 100 countries. It maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees and is based in Middleboro-Lakeville, Massachusetts.
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