Engineering Co-Op – 1040972 Bayer

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer in Kansas City, MO is offering an internship within the Crop Science division, partnering with Engineering and Maintenance teams to gain hands-on experience across chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines.

Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 sessions are available for driven students, with GPA 3.0+ and the ability to commute to the Kansas City site. Expected duties include project support, calculations, and participation in Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• GPA minimum of 3.0
• Must be able to commute to Kansas City, MO

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut cycle times
• Assist in project development by analyzing stakeholder requirements and basic design packages
• Ensure projects comply with engineering standards, safety and environmental regulations, and plant protocols
• Support maintenance, procurement, and reliability programs with facilities and reliability engineers
• Carry out engineering calculations using standard methods
• Conduct feasibility, cost, and planning studies with data analysis
• Team with production and technical staff for process troubleshooting and problem solving
• Support the Operational Excellence program and Lean initiatives

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with hands‑on experience at the world's leading agriculture enterprise? Join us for an exciting opportunity where you'll work closely with our talented Engineering and Maintenance teams, developing and coordinating efforts that make a real impact.

Why Join Us

• Real-world Experience: Gain invaluable hands‑on experience in various engineering areas
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers and staff who are passionate about your growth
• Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive innovation and efficiency
• Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate and Learn: Partner with our talented engineers and staff to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut down cycle times
• Project Development: Help shape project objectives and scope by analyzing stakeholder requirements and basic design packages
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all projects and activities align with engineering standards, Safety and Environmental regulations, and plant operating protocols
• Manufacturing Insights: Work with facilities and reliability engineers to understand maintenance, procurement, and reliability programs in chemical plants
• Engineering Calculations: Perform and verify engineering calculations using standard methods and principles
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies, providing recommendations based on stakeholder needs and data analysis
• Daily Collaboration: Team up with production and technical staff for process troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Operational Excellence: Contribute to the implementation of our Operational Excellence program and support site-wide Process Improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Who You Are

• Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Academic Achievement: Successfully completed your sophomore year or higher with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Location: Able to commute daily to our site in Kansas City, MO
• Timing: Spring (January 11 - June 11, 2027) or Fall (May 17 - December 10, 2027)
• Physical Ability: Willing and able to climb stairs and ladders
• Environment: Ready to work in a dynamic chemical plant setting

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• PTO
• Sick leave

This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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Location: Kansas City

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 881749

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