About the role#
This co-op position offers college students a chance to apply their coursework in a plant environment. The role is designed for students typically starting in their sophomore year, with the expectation of alternating semesters for three total experiences of increasing responsibility.
What you'll do#
- Support experienced engineers with daily assignments and shadow operations to understand plant engineering.
- Assist in the development of power distribution and controls circuit designs for the manufacturing facility.
- Create and revise electrical design documents using AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
- Review drawings and conduct field walkdowns to verify electrical and instrumentation installation drawings and P&IDs.
- Coordinate with engineering staff and other disciplines to support internal customers.
- Perform weekly inspections of electrical rooms and develop corrective actions for any identified issues.
- Assist with the migration of historical documents into electronic records.
- Help with control loop tuning using software and document your results.
- Participate in process management of change activities and attend bi-weekly meetings.
- Review new engineering specifications and help with their adoption.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year or longer college degree program as an Electrical Engineering major.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Strong skills in Microsoft applications like Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of people.
- Skill in identifying and solving complex engineering problems using principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Ability to work well on a team and maintain a positive attitude.
- Capability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and complete work accurately.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Zeon Chemicals
Zeon Chemicals produces specialty elastomers and polymers for the energy, automotive, and industrial sectors. The company focuses on C4 and C5 chemistry to create synthetic rubber products. Founded in 1989, it maintains operations in North America and Asia. The business employs 432 people and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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