Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027

Hydrite; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking problem-solvers to join our growing team as Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027. This internship runs January 2027 through the end of Summer 2027 and aims to give hands-on experience on engineering projects while upholding Hydrite's Standards of Excellence.

As an Engineering Co-Op you will provide technical analysis, assist in capital projects, support diagrams and documentation, and help identify cost-saving improvements in cycle time, energy, and waste reduction under the

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Assist with network and system diagrams, code analysis, system performance monitoring, and documentation.
• Investigate process-related improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, and energy or sustainability initiatives.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from January 2027- End of Summer 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.


• Assist with network and system diagrams, code analysis, system performance monitoring, and documentation.


• 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.


• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.

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, Industrial, 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.

**Hydrite is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.