Chemical Engineering Co-Op

Bayer AG; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Chemical Engineering Co‑op in Louisiana to join a fast‑moving team focused on process control, material handling, and plant operations. You will work with experienced engineers to translate customer needs into reliable engineering solutions and gain hands‑on exposure to maintenance, reliability, and Lean initiatives.

The role requires enrolled students in Chemical Engineering, availability for a 6‑month term (Spring 2027 or Fall 2027), and a willingness to work in a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering.
• Sophomore year or higher completed.
• Ability to drive to the work location.
• Willingness to work in a chemical plant environment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Available for a 6‑month Co‑op assignment for Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, installation, and start‑up of process control and material handling systems.
• Assist engineers by developing objectives and scope from customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards on projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to support maintenance and reliability programs in plants.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with procurement and bid evaluations.
• Support cost, feasibility, and planning studies and provide recommendations to customers.
• Assist operations with process troubleshooting and problem solving to meet goals.
• Aid implementation of Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives site‑wide.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Ruveon™ is America's dedicated glyphosate company — the U.S. home of Roundup® and the weed control American agriculture is built on.We'rebuilding a focused, fast-moving team, andwe'dlike to hear from you.

At Ruveon, we’re a new company with deep roots, and we’re building a culture to match. That means we look for people with agility and tenacity who possess a customer-first mindset. Everyone here is dedicated to a single mission: doing US glyphosate exceptionally well. If you’d like to be part of a team that offers flexibility and support to deliver results, open and timely communication and a climate that fosters motivation and clarity, you’ve come to the right place

Chemical Engineering Co-Op

As a Chemical Engineering Co‑op, you support the design, installation, and start‑up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems in a chemical plant environment; you work alongside experienced engineers and plant personnel to translate customer requirements into safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions while gaining hands‑on exposure to maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence initiatives.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Support the design, installation, and start‑up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems;
• Assist engineers in developing project objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, written descriptions, or specifications for customer approval;
• Help ensure compliance with engineering standards, engineering procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, plant safety standards, pressure safety design, and environmental standards on all projects;
• Work with other engineers to gain insight into maintenance and reliability improvement programs in chemical plants;
• Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for assigned projects;
• Assist with procurement processes, including preparing equipment specifications, supporting bid evaluations, and helping with contract administration;
• Support engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies by analyzing customer needs and data, researching options, coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations to customers;
• Collaborate with production and technical staff on day‑to‑day activities such as process troubleshooting and problem solving with operations and compliance organizations to drive attainment of project goals;
• Aid implementation of the Operational Excellence program and support process improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives site‑wide.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering;
• Successfully completed sophomore year or higher;
• Ability to drive to and from the work location;
• Willingness to work in a chemical plant environment;
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and physically willing and able to climb stairs and ladders;
• Available for a 6‑month Co‑op assignment for Spring 2027 (January to June) or Fall 2027 (May/June to December), with accommodations for schools on the quarter system as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $43.25. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

YOUR APPLICATION

Ruveon offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity and want to empower growers to unlock their full potential, we're building a focused, fast‑moving team, and we'd like to hear from you.

Ruveon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Ruveon is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.