Co-op Process Engineer: TPM & OEE Improvement (Onsite VT)

Keurig Dr Pepper; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$31/hour

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Winter 2027 Process Engineer Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper in Essex Junction, Vermont offers hands-on experience with TPM, Autonomous Maintenance and continuous improvement. You will help improve equipment reliability, reduce production losses and drive manufacturing efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the Coffee Operating Unit, you will analyze downtime, OEE, waste and losses, support 5S, standard work and visual management, and partner with operations and maintenance to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in full-time program majoring in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal abilities.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking – identify equipment and process losses, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication – work with operators, technicians and leadership to drive TPM standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime, OEE, waste, and equipment losses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support TPM, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Identify and drive improvements in cleaning, inspection, lubrication, centerlining, and abnormality identification.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to implement standard work, CILs, visual management, and process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on increasing line performance, reducing losses, and sustaining TPM standards.

Skills

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Collaboration & Communication

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (undergraduate)

Job description

The Winter 2027 Process Engineer Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper in Essex Junction, Vermont offers hands-on experience with TPM, Autonomous Maintenance and continuous improvement. You will help improve equipment reliability, reduce production losses and drive manufacturing efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the Coffee Operating Unit, you will analyze downtime, OEE, waste and losses, support 5S, standard work and visual management, and partner with operations and maintenance to