Engineer Co-op

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

American Crystal Sugar Company invites engineering students to join a structured Co-Op program from January through August, with potential summer internship opportunities. The role is designed for juniors in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering, providing exposure to engineering-related situations within a business setting.

Locations include Moorhead, MN and nearby areas. The program emphasizes time management, communication, and initiative, with full-time hours typical during the

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 Program from January through August.
• Will have effective time management & organizational skills, excellent communication, and a strong independent initiative.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor's level Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0 minimum

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.

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

Starting Wage $23.50 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. 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.

https://www.crystalsugar.com/careers/sweet-benefits/