Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Hydrite; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-Op in Texas to gain practical experience on real projects. The position runs full-time January–August 2027 and reports to the Engineering Manager.

As a co-op, you will provide technical analyses, assist in capital project implementations and maintenance, and perform engineering clerical duties while exploring cost savings, cycle-time reductions, and energy efficiency opportunities. Leadership opportunities may arise.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a B.S. in Engineering is required (mechanical or chemical preferred).
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Microsoft PowerPoint (or equivalents).
• Demonstrated leadership skills are preferred (opportunity to lead capital-installation crews)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analyses for assigned engineering projects.
• Assist in capital project implementation and maintenance activities.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Identify and implement process improvements to save costs and improve efficiency.
• Identify cycle time reductions and throughput improvements.
• Explore site energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.
• Coordinate with Hydrite staff to balance workloads and provide back-up as needed.
• Support effective cross-department communication to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Mechanical or Chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will run full-time from January - August 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.
• 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.

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 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.

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