Engineering Co-Op - January through August 2027

Smithers-Oasis Company; Kent (OH); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Great work environment

Networking opportunities

Exposure to engineering concepts

Zusammenfassung

Smithers-Oasis is seeking a junior undergraduate pursuing a chemical engineering degree for an Engineering Co-Op from January through August 2027. This on-site internship focuses on foam sampling/testing, data entry, foam production, and collaborative foam modification ideas within the Corporate Technology team.

The role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing engineering concepts in a diverse product environment and requires 40 hours/week initially, then 29 hours/week after day 90, with a pay

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a chemical engineering degree in college.
• Junior undergraduate status with focus in chemical engineering.
• On-site internship and hands-on learning opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Assist with foam sampling and testing.
• Data entry of test results.
• Assist with making test foams.
• Collaborate on ideas for foam modifications.

Kenntnisse

Foam testing

Data entry

Foam fabrication

Ausbildung

Pursuing chemical engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Engineering Co-Op - January through August 2027

Job Category: Research

Requisition Number: ENGIN001449

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Kent City
Kent, OH 44240, USA

Description

Who We Are:

Smithers-Oasis is a diverse global manufacturer and marketer of floral foam and design media, floral accessories, postharvest products, cellular growing media, temperature control packaging, medical impression foam, and custom foams for specialized applications. We have operations in over 20 countries. Established in 1954, our business divisions include OASIS ® Floral Products, Floralife ® Postharvest Products, Design Master, OASIS ® Grower Solutions, Temprecision International, Medical Impression Foam, and Engineered Products.

Our employees make a difference by helping:

• People express and experience emotion by adding value to flowers and plants.
• Doctors find solutions to painful foot problems.
• Bring life-saving medicine and vaccines to people that need them.
• Farmers in the field, and hydroponic growers, to feed the world.

At Smithers-Oasis, we are committed to quality and innovation. We are proud to collaborate with our communities to create longstanding, supportive partnerships and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a junior in college currently pursuing a chemical engineering degree to work with our Corporate Technology team in the role of Engineering Co-Op from January through August of 2027!

What You Will Do:

Some specific areas of focus for this Engineering Intern role will include (but will not be limited to):

• Assist with foam sampling and testing
• Data entry of test results
• Assist with making test foams
• Collaborate on ideas for foam modifications

Who We Are Looking For:

• A Junior level college student currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering.

What We Offer:

• A great work environment – our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, respect, and collaboration.
• An opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional networking relationships.
• Exposure to engineering concepts and the ability to see how they apply in a manufacturing environment.
• A diverse business including Floral foam, Grower foam, Temperature Control Packaging, and sustainability efforts.

Employment Type: Intern

Hours Required Weekly: 40 hours/week for the initial 3 months, and then 29 hours/week starting on the 90th day.

*** This position requires onsite work ***

Anticipated Work Schedule: Standard business hours

Anticipated Length of Internship: 8 Months

Pay Rate: $20/hour

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