Engineering Co‑op: Hands-On Projects & Growth

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Waterloo (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Development workshops

Networking with leadership

Hands-on projects

Volunteer time

Company events

Potential full-time after graduation

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking an Engineering Co-op to gain hands-on experience on engineering projects within a chemical processing environment.

The role requires taking a semester off (Spring or Fall 2027) to participate in the program, providing exposure to capital projects and maintenance activities. You will provide technical analysis, assist with project implementations, and perform engineering clerical duties while exploring cost-saving and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Preferably Mechanical or Chemical.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint (or equivalent).
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities.
Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
Investigate and implement process-related cost saving improvements (waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, material qualification, scale-up, shelf-life).
Investigate cycle time improvements (batch time reduction, throughput increase, cleanout time reduction, quality improvements).
Explore site energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.
Support workload balance and back-up across Hydrite departments.