Engineering Co-Op: Hands-On Projects & Growth

Hydritechemicalco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to gain practical experience on engineering projects. You will provide technical analysis and assist in capital projects and maintenance activities.

This role requires taking Spring or Fall 2027 off from classes to complete co-op. Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required, with strong Computer skills and experience in AutoCAD, MS Project and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a BS in Engineering required. Preferably Mechanical 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary/directed.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical or chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Hydrite Chemical Co in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to gain practical experience on engineering projects. You will provide technical analysis and assist in capital projects and maintenance activities.

This role requires taking Spring or Fall 2027 off from classes to complete co-op. Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required, with strong Computer skills and experience in AutoCAD, MS Project and PowerPoint.