Chemical Eng Co-op: Process Improvement & Reliability

Bayer; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer in Muscatine, IA offers an engineering internship where you will apply chemical and safety principles to improve processes and support reliability, maintenance, and cost improvements across the site.

You will work with engineers to troubleshoot equipment, assist with control systems, and analyze customer requirements to draft specifications. Adhere to OSHA, EPA, and safety standards while gaining hands-on experience in process improvement and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Successfully completed sophomore year or higher and returning to school after the internship.
• Ability to commute daily to and from the work location in Muscatine, IA.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineers to improve chemical processes, yield, capacity, waste reduction, cycle time, cost, and equipment design/modification.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and improve reliability and cost.
• Assist with design, installation, and start-up of automatic process control and distributed control systems.
• Develop project objectives by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, or specifications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, site safety standards, and pressure safety design.
• Gain insight into maintenance and reliability programs for chemical plants.
• Perform engineering calculations following standard methods.
• Assist with procurement: equipment specs, bids, contracts.
• Assist with cost, feasibility, and planning studies; coordinate with engineers and customers.
• Collaborate with production staff on troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives site-wide.
• Present major project findings in a report-style presentation at assignment end.

Skills

Commuting daily

Willingness to work in chemical env.

MS Office Suite

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Sophomore year or higher; returning to school after internship

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Bayer in Muscatine, IA offers an engineering internship where you will apply chemical and safety principles to improve processes and support reliability, maintenance, and cost improvements across the site.

You will work with engineers to troubleshoot equipment, assist with control systems, and analyze customer requirements to draft specifications. Adhere to OSHA, EPA, and safety standards while gaining hands-on experience in process improvement and Lean initiatives.