Engineering Co-Op (Spring OR Fall 2027)

Hydrite; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-op to gain practical experience on engineering projects at our Wisconsin location. You will support technical analyses, capital projects, and maintenance efforts while upholding our Standards of Excellence and customer focus.

The role emphasizes hands-on project work, leadership development, and exposure to real business impact, with a potential path to full-time opportunities after graduation. Schedule aligns with academic calendars and plant operations.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a BS in Engineering is required.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred; opportunity to lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for engineering projects.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Identify process improvements for cost savings and efficiency.
• Investigate cycle time reductions and quality improvements to increase capacity.
• Explore site energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

MS Word/Excel

Engineering analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Enrollment in accredited university pursuing BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

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

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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 position is able to run full-time from January - August 2027 OR May/June 2027-Decemeber 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.

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.