Co-op Process Engineering at Saft America

University of Delaware; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a highly motivated student for a Co-op position in Process Engineering located in Cockeysville, MD. The role involves training with Process Engineers, working on design and analysis of mechanical components, and continuous process improvements. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and possess strong hands-on skills. The co-op can lead to permanent employment, making it a valuable opportunity for aspiring engineers.

Qualifications

• Entering Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year of relevant BS degree programs.
• Strong hands-on work ethic required, primarily lab work.
• Electrochemical background and experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train with Process Engineers and independently evaluate programs.
• Design, analyze, and model new mechanical components.
• Support field tasks and troubleshoot failures.
• Support routine engineering duties and hands-on tasks.
• Design and deploy tooling for energy product line.
• Implement continuous product and process improvements.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Manufacturing experience

Chemical engineering

Process engineering

Characterization

Use of a quality system

Microsoft office software

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Saft America Inc., a major innovator of high‑technology solutions for lithium‑ion batteries, is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic student to fill an open Co‑op position supporting the Process Engineering team. Our site is located in Cockeysville, MD. The expectation is that this co‑op opportunity will run each semester of the school year and can be filled by one or two students. Student applying for this position must be either a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder.

Summary of duties:

Train with our Process Engineers in the Operations and Engineering teams to work independently to evaluate, select, develop and implement programs. Miscellaneous tasks include:

• Design, analysis and modeling of new and upgraded mechanical components
• Preform in field task support, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Support engineering with routine engineering duties and/or hands‑on tasks
• Work independently on daily tasks
• Design, test, and deploy tooling and equipment to sustainably service our energy commercial product line
• Continuous product and process improvements.

Schedule:

The Co‑op program will continue throughout the school year, and could lead to a permanent position. The selected student(s) would start training on a routine working schedule. As time passes, the student would have more scheduling flexibility in order to accommodate classes and course load.

Required Education:

Students should be entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of a BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree.

Desired Skills:

• Electrochemistry, manufacturing experience, chemical engineering, process engineering, characterization, use of a quality system, use of Microsoft office software.
• Students should employ a strong, hands‑on work ethic / capability. A majority of the work will be completed in a lab (zero humidity dry room requires appropriate PPE).
• Electrochemical background and experience will be a plus.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to [e-mail] or [e-mail]. This position is open now until filled; screening will begin immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans