Engineer Co-op

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Drayton (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Earned Sick Time

Holiday pay

Job summary

American Crystal Sugar Company offers an Engineering Co-Op program designed for juniors in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering. The program runs from January to August, with the potential for further opportunities depending on performance.

A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the Co-Op runs full time in various locations. Participants will be exposed to engineering-related situations within a business setting, developing time-management, communication, and independent initiative as core

Qualifications

• Junior in a Bachelor’s level Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be able to attend the full-time Co-Op January through August.
• Engineering Co-Op with exposure to business environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full-time Co-Op during January–August.
• Gain hands-on experience across engineering disciplines within a business setting.
• Collaborate with teams and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Co-Op Seeking Co-Ops to work January through August

This Co-Op is suited for a junior student in the Engineering field who wants to work full time during one semester and the summer months the following year. American Crystal Sugar Company offers an environment that will expose a Co-Op student to a variety of engineering-related situations, as well as experience in a business setting. The following information highlights the details of an Engineering Co-Op with American Crystal Sugar Company.

Engineering Co-Op/Internship/Trainee Program

This program was designed to offer the Engineering student engineering-related situations during various phases of the business operation. The following is an example of potential progression; however it is not a guarantee. Engineering Co-Op January to August Engineering Summer Internship May be available the following summer for students who have completed the Co-Op May to August Engineer Individuals that have progressed through the Co-Op and Intern level may be considered for the Engineering Program Engineer candidates must have completed their degree before entering the Engineer Program.

Possible Co-Op Work Locations

• Moorhead, MN
• East Grand Forks, MN
• Crookston, MN
• Drayton, ND
• Hillsboro, ND

Ideal Candidate

• Junior in a Bachelor’s level Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be able to attend the full time Co-Op Program from January through August
• Will have effective time management & organizational skills, excellent communication, and a strong independent initiative

Work Schedule

Full time, generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the fall or spring Summer business hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Some flexibility may be allowed with advance notice

Starting Wage

• $24.00 starting wage
• Personal and Holiday Time Earn 1 hour of Earned Sick and Safe Time for every 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours per year). Receive pay for regularly scheduled hours on company observed holidays.

Co-Op Fees Most co-ops require the student to pay for credits/fees. American Crystal Sugar Company will pay these fees for the student co-op.

Questions – Contact Human Resources Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Compensation Range: $22.00 - $23.50 /hr

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Cooperative Grows Opportunity. American Crystal Sugar Company is more than just a sugarbeet cooperative. Our company is deeply rooted in the communities of the Red River Valley. We are committed to the sustainability and growth of our business and to improving lives in the places where we work and live. We do that by investing in our people, our communities, and the future of our company. At American Crystal Sugar Company, growers who grow and harvest the sugarbeets also own the company and the factories that make our products. We're proud to be an economic engine for our communities, employing approximately 1,600 full-time employees and about 900 hourly seasonal workers and many more contracted third-party workers. Together, we build a better future for the sugar industry and the Red River Valley.

Everything We Do Benefits Our Growers and Our Communities

Our valued team members can access a variety of benefits to enhance their health, wellness, and financial security.

Learn more by clicking the link below: https://www.crystalsugar.com/careers/sweet-benefits/