Chemical Engineer Co-op Spring 2027

Randstad; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Randstad USA in Hometown, PA invites undergraduates to join a 6-month Chemical Engineering Co-op starting January 4, 2027. The role involves working with Process Development, labs, and operations to drive new product development and scale-up efforts.

Responsibilities include pilot plant operations, process modeling with Aspen Plus, and collaboration with vendors and engineers. A relocation stipend is available; education is high school and pursuing a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Hardworking, innovative, resourceful, organized, multi-tasker, and a self-starter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, starting up, and operating pilot production plants with engineers and operators.
• Preparing project proposals including scope descriptions, PFDs, P&IDs, cost estimates and schedules.
• Screening synthesis routes and evaluating unit operations for scale-up with chemists.
• Participating in Design Hazard Reviews.
• Working with vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution.
• Developing process models using Aspen Plus to simulate hydraulics and kinetics for efficiency.
• Detailing results and presenting oral project status updates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

High School diploma

Job description

This is a 6-month Co-op opportunity starting January 4th 2027 through June 24th 2027. We are seeking students currently enrolled in an undergraduate academic program. A relocation stipend is available! A career with EMD Electronics is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works, and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

salary: $28 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

WHO YOU ARE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited university
• Hardworking, innovative, resourceful, organized, multi-tasker, and a self-starter
• strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS experience
• Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Microsoft Visio software
• Experience working in a chemistry lab, chemical plant, or production environment
• Has taken the following courses by the start date of the position: reaction design, separations, fluid mechanics

Responsibilities:

YOUR ROLE:

The Chemical Engineer Co-op sits within the Process Development group located in Hometown, PA. In this role you will be working closely with the Laboratory, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial groups and will be performing all duties consistent with new product development activities that drive new profitable products toward commercialization. Are you ready to envision tomorrow? We are the trusted partner for materials innovation. Responsibilities include:

• Commissioning, starting up, and operating pilot production plants with engineers and operators
• Working with scale-up engineers to complete engineering project deliverables such as: preparing project proposals which will include developing detailed scope descriptions, PFDs, P&IDs, cost estimates, concept drawings, and project schedules
• Working with chemists in the lab to screen synthesis routes and evaluate various unit operations for scale-up.
• Participating in Design Hazard Reviews
• Working closely with vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution
• Developing process models using Aspen Plus to simulate process hydraulics, kinetics, and evaluate opportunities to increase plant operational efficiency
• Proactively and routinely detailing results and giving oral project status presentations
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities for established production processes

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Aspen plus (6 months of experience is required)
• Aspen HYSYS (6 months of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Experience

• Entry Level

Education

• High School (required)