Posted 16 days ago

Engineering Co-Op (Spring OR Fall 2027)

Cottage GroveOn-site

AI Summary

Engineering Co-Op provides technical analysis and support for capital projects and maintenance activities while implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

About this role

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

Competitive pay
Professional development workshops & training
In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
Hands-on project experience with real business impact
Paid volunteer time
Company-sponsored events and activities
Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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Engineering Co-Op Spring OR Fall 2027

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This position is able to run full-time from January - August 2027 OR May/June 2027-Decemeber 2027.

As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:

Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Engineering Manager

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
Good presentation skills preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

WHY HYDRITE?

Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: https://vimeo.com/201673899

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