Engineering Co-op: Fiberglass Materials & Processes

IKO Industries; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diversity & Inclusion focus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Chester, SC is seeking a Student Engineering Co-Op to join the Engineering/Maintenance team.

The role focuses on researching chopped fiberglass properties, analyzing material characteristics, and collaborating to improve product formulations and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a junior or senior in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering with strong Excel skills and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior pursuing Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to understand properties and applications of chopped fiberglass.
• Analyze mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of materials.
• Develop new formulations or improve existing ones for chopped fiberglass materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to source materials and enhance product performance.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Critical thinking

Organization

Education

Mechanical/ Chemical/ Materials/ Industrial Engineering (Junior or Senior)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. in Chester, SC is seeking a Student Engineering Co-Op to join the Engineering/Maintenance team.

The role focuses on researching chopped fiberglass properties, analyzing material characteristics, and collaborating to improve product formulations and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a junior or senior in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering with strong Excel skills and fluent English.