Encapsulation Engineering Co-op - Paid, Fall 2027

Milliken and Company; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance stipend

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Milliken and Company is seeking student co-ops for Encapsys Engineering Services in Portage, WI for May–December 2027. This paid co-op targets Chemical or Mechanical Engineering students and includes a housing allowance and company holidays.

Co-ops work on both collaborative and independent projects, guided by a mentor to develop engineering skills and contribute to real-world solutions. Expected 40–50 hours weekly with occasional extra days.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with GPA >= 3.00.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Interact effectively with customers, management and production personnel.
• Willing to work 40–50 hours per week; some late days or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in day-to-day operations as a project engineer at a world-class encapsulation plant.
• Develop engineering designs to solve real-world problems.
• Develop project technical requirements, schedules and estimates.
• Drive reviews with cross-functional teams to address project concerns.
• Support other engineers in project activities.
• Produce written summary reports and presentations.
• Work 40–50 hours per week, with occasional extended days or weekends.

Skills

Project Engineer

Engineering Design

Cross-functional Collaboration

Written Reports

Scheduling & Estimating

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Milliken and Company is seeking student co-ops for Encapsys Engineering Services in Portage, WI for May–December 2027. This paid co-op targets Chemical or Mechanical Engineering students and includes a housing allowance and company holidays.

Co-ops work on both collaborative and independent projects, guided by a mentor to develop engineering skills and contribute to real-world solutions. Expected 40–50 hours weekly with occasional extra days.