Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2027)

Hydrite; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development workshops &培训

In-person networking with leadership

Hands-on project experience with real

Company-sponsored events andactivities

Potential for full-time opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-Op in Wisconsin to gain hands-on experience on real engineering projects and support the team with practical problem solving. You must be enrolled in a BS Engineering program (prefer Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical).

Strong computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Project, and PowerPoint are required. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and offers exposure to capital projects and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a BS in Engineering.
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Assist with network and system diagrams, code analysis, system performance monitoring, and documentation.
• Investigate and implement process-related cost-saving improvements (waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, material qualification).
• Investigate cycle-time improvements and quality improvements to enhance capacity generation.
• Investigate site energy reductions and sustainability opportunities.
• Perform engineering clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (in progress)

Prefer Mechanical / Industrial / Chemical focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from June - December 2027.

As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Assist with network and system diagrams, code analysis, system performance monitoring, and documentation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Engineering Manager

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.