Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027): Hands-On Projects & Growth

Socket.dev; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027 to gain practical experience on engineering projects. This full-time role runs January through August 2027 and reports to the Engineering Manager within our team.

As an Engineering Co-Op, you will provide technical analyses, assist in implementing capital projects and maintenance activities, and help identify process improvements that save time and resources while supporting Hydrite's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Pursuing BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027 to gain practical experience on engineering projects. This full-time role runs January through August 2027 and reports to the Engineering Manager within our team.

As an Engineering Co-Op, you will provide technical analyses, assist in implementing capital projects and maintenance activities, and help identify process improvements that save time and resources while supporting Hydrite's standards of excellence.