Division Engineer Co-Op: Process Improvement & Projects

KENT WORLDWIDE; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation, part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, invites applications for a Division Engineer Co-Op in Washington, IN. The role provides technical and engineering support to Operations, helping optimize processes and equipment while gaining hands-on experience in capital projects.

You will assist with project management, training, and documentation, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve safety, energy efficiency, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience/interest in operations or manufacturing settings is desirable.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process and equipment innovations to improve safety, energy use, and profitability.
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production, including financial justification and purchasing.
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation and provide equipment qualification and training.
• Collaborate with Division Superintendent on changes or new installations affecting the division.
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and startup of capital projects.
• Monitor process downtime and recommend improvements.
• Calculate material balances when processes change.
• Oversee project lifecycle from design to commissioning and closure.
• Develop plans and estimates for process improvements.
• Assist operations in troubleshooting and resolving process issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Excel

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Engineering-related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation, part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, invites applications for a Division Engineer Co-Op in Washington, IN. The role provides technical and engineering support to Operations, helping optimize processes and equipment while gaining hands-on experience in capital projects.

You will assist with project management, training, and documentation, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve safety, energy efficiency, and profitability.