Chemical Engineering Co-op: Real Projects & Growth

Synthomer plc; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional Growth

Learning & development

Job summary

Synthomer Jefferson Hills is seeking motivated Chemical Engineering students to join our co‑op program starting in Spring 2025. The role provides hands-on experience across process chemistry, improvement, reliability, and safety within a large chemical facility.

Real world projects span capital work and yield optimization, with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive pay and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines are offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA > 3.0 will be given priority consideration.
• Interest in chemical manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process chemistry – optimization of continuous or batch reactions.
• Process improvement – bottleneck elimination, cost reduction, and yield improvement.
• Reliability – cross-disciplinary work to reduce downtime.
• Capital projects – execute small capital jobs across several disciplines.
• Safety – focus on occupational and process safety to reduce hazards.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Synthomer Jefferson Hills is seeking motivated Chemical Engineering students to join our co‑op program starting in Spring 2025. The role provides hands-on experience across process chemistry, improvement, reliability, and safety within a large chemical facility.

Real world projects span capital work and yield optimization, with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive pay and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines are offered.