Chemical Engineering Co-op: Process Optimization & Safety

Bayer; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision care

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited in Muscatine, IA invites an Engineering Co-Op to apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing environment, collaborating with engineers to improve processes, reliability, and efficiency across the site.

You will support design, installation, and startup of control systems, assist with cost analyses, procurement, and project planning, and present major findings at the assignment end.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related.
• Completed sophomore year or higher and plan to return to school after internship.
• Ability to commute daily to Muscatine, IA.
• Willingness to work in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Available to work 40 hours per week and capable of climbing stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to improve chemical processes, including yield and capacity improvements, waste reduction, cycle time reduction, and cost improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and support reliability and cost improvements.
• Assist with design, installation, and startup of automatic process controls and DCS.
• Assist with project objectives by analyzing requirements and preparing sketches, drawings, or specifications.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Commute to Muscatine

MS Office

40 hours per week

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Sophomore year completed and returning to school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bayer CropScience Limited in Muscatine, IA invites an Engineering Co-Op to apply engineering and safety principles in a chemical manufacturing environment, collaborating with engineers to improve processes, reliability, and efficiency across the site.

You will support design, installation, and startup of control systems, assist with cost analyses, procurement, and project planning, and present major findings at the assignment end.