Chemical Process Engineering Co-Op – Continuous Improvement

Stepan Company; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a Chemical Engineering Co-Op for our Winder, Georgia facility. You will work with the Process Engineering team on continuous improvement projects and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers and operators in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, authorized to work in the US, and available for a full-time 3-month spring term (February–April). Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Broad engineering knowledge applicable to chemical process environments.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and work independently.
• Excellent teamwork and written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support 6 Sigma and Kaizen projects for continuous improvement.
• Assist the Sulfonation area with downtime improvement efforts.
• Develop and implement checklists and work instructions for production.
• Support training development and change management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Assist ops and maintenance with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Participate in process safety management activities.

Skills

General engineering principles

Organization & prioritization

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving & attention to detail

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Authorized to work in the US full-time without visa sponsorship

Sophomore or junior year status (credits toward degree)

Spring term availability Feb–Apr for 3 months

Job description

Stepan Company is seeking a Chemical Engineering Co-Op for our Winder, Georgia facility. You will work with the Process Engineering team on continuous improvement projects and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers and operators in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, authorized to work in the US, and available for a full-time 3-month spring term (February–April). Housing is not provided.