Chemical Engineering Co-op: Real-World Plant Projects

Synthomer plc

West Elizabeth (PA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Full-time opportunities aftergraduat​n

Job summary

Synthomer plc invites highly motivated Chemical Engineering students to join the Jefferson Hills co-op program starting Spring 2025. You will work on a variety of assignments spanning process chemistry, process improvement, reliability, capital projects, and safety, collaborating with engineers, craftsmen and operators to advance projects and gain industry knowledge.

This co-op offers real-life experience in a large chemical facility and is a pathway to potential full-time opportunities after

Qualifications

  • Pursuing undergrad degree in Chemical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
  • GPA > 3.0 prioritized.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Gain exposure to process chemistry and optimization of continuous or batch reactions.
  • Engage in process improvement, bottleneck elimination, cost reduction and yield improvement.
  • Support reliability efforts to reduce downtime and address issues with multiple disciplines.
  • Assist capital projects across several engineering disciplines and manage safety-related tasks.
  • Present work at the end of each work session and explore potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Skills

Chemical Engineering
Process Chemistry
Process Improvement
Reliability
Capital Projects
Safety

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Synthomer plc invites highly motivated Chemical Engineering students to join the Jefferson Hills co-op program starting Spring 2025. You will work on a variety of assignments spanning process chemistry, process improvement, reliability, capital projects, and safety, collaborating with engineers, craftsmen and operators to advance projects and gain industry knowledge.

This co-op offers real-life experience in a large chemical facility and is a pathway to potential full-time opportunities after

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