Chemical Engineering Co‑Op: Drive Process Improvements

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

Job summary

Biopharma Careers is seeking an Engineer Co-Op in Muscatine, IA to apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will work with engineers and staff to improve processes, support reliability and maintenance, and drive cost, safety and efficiency gains across the site.

You will learn to design, install, and start up automatic process control systems, analyze customer requirements, and produce sketches or specifications for approvals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Sophomore year completed or higher and returning to school after the internship.
• Must be able to commute daily to Muscatine, IA.
• Willingness to work in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Able to work 40 hours per week and climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineers and Staff to improve chemical processes, including yield and capacity improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and improve reliability and cost efficiency.
• Support design, installation and start-up of automatic process control and material handling systems.
• Assist in developing objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches or specifications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, site safety, and environmental standards on projects.
• Contribute to maintenance and reliability improvement programs for chemical plants.
• Perform engineering calculations following standard methods for projects.
• Assist with procurement: specifications, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Assist with cost/feasibility studies by analyzing needs and data and coordinating with engineers.
• Collaborate with production staff on troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives site-wide.
• Present major project findings or updates in final reports or presentations.

Education

Current enrollment in Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Biopharma Careers is seeking an Engineer Co-Op in Muscatine, IA to apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will work with engineers and staff to improve processes, support reliability and maintenance, and drive cost, safety and efficiency gains across the site.

You will learn to design, install, and start up automatic process control systems, analyze customer requirements, and produce sketches or specifications for approvals.