Chemical Engineering Co-op: Process Improvement & Controls

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

Job summary

Ruveon in Muscatine, IA is seeking a student intern to apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineers and staff to improve processes, support reliability and maintenance, and drive cost and safety improvements across the site.

This role involves assisting with process troubleshooting, equipment modification, control system start-up, project objectives, and cost studies.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Sophomore year or higher completed and returning to school after internship.
• Ability to commute daily to Muscatine, IA.
• Willingness to work in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineers and Staff to improve chemical processes, including yield and capacity improvements, waste reduction, cycle time reduction, cost improvements, and equipment modification/design.
• Troubleshoot and provide recommendations for mechanical equipment, improving reliability and cost associated with process area mechanical equipment.
• Support the design, installation, and start-up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems.
• Assist engineers in development of project objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, descriptions, or specifications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards, site safety standards, pressure safety design, and environmental standards on all projects.
• Gain insight into maintenance and reliability improvement programs for chemical plants.
• Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for projects.
• Assist with the procurement process, including equipment specifications, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Assist with conducting engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies by analyzing customer needs and data, researching actions, coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations.
• Collaborate with production and technical staff on day‑to‑day activities such as process troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Work with all areas of operations and compliance organizations to drive attainment of project goals.
• Support process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives site‑wide.
• Present major project findings or updates in an oral or written report‑style presentation at the end of the assignment.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Commuting to site

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ruveon in Muscatine, IA is seeking a student intern to apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineers and staff to improve processes, support reliability and maintenance, and drive cost and safety improvements across the site.

This role involves assisting with process troubleshooting, equipment modification, control system start-up, project objectives, and cost studies.