Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027

hydritechemicalco; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027 to gain practical experience on engineering projects. You will assist with technical analyses, capital project support, and process improvement initiatives under guidance from the Engineering Manager.

Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical engineering is required, with strong computer skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a BS in Engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to contribute to capital projects and process improvements.

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, evaluate and implement cost-saving process improvements (waste, cycle-time, materials).
• Investigate, evaluate and implement cycle-time improvements (batch time, throughput, cleanout, quality).
• Investigate energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.
• Perform engineering clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Enrollment in BS Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter .

We are family driven .

We are financially strong .

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)
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• 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.

WHY HYDRITE?

Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: https://vimeo.com/201673899

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-

Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers