Engineering Student Co-op

Corteva; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience offers a rewarding co-op experience for engineering students in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. It provides hands-on assignments across various sites and partnership with universities, enabling paid work toward a bachelor’s degree.

Students try different roles and develop skills while contributing to real projects. Selected candidates gain exposure to production environments, learn from experienced professionals, and advance through multiple co-op terms, preparing for

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Major in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student with GPA of 3.0+.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must be able to commit to two co-op terms.

Responsibilities

• Support production engineers in a manufacturing plant.
• Create operating discipline and train operations personnel.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and analyze data.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities and implement improvements.
• Document responses to process control alarms and improve performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering major

Full-time student

GPA 3.0 or better

US work eligibility

Job description

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience is offering a rewarding co-op experience to bright, talented, engineering students with the leadership, innovation, and determination to enhance our Engineering & Manufacturing organization. We are seeking Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students to join our co-op program in the following locations - Midland, MI, Indianapolis, IN, El Paso, IL and Valdosta, GA.

Corteva’s co-op program provides undergraduate engineering students first-hand experience working for a global company in the agriculture industry and the opportunity to evaluate Corteva as a potential full-time employer. The program is a collaboration between Corteva and universities providing students with paid work experiences during their studies towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Students in the program are encouraged to try different engineering roles as they progress from one assignment to the next. The work assignments give students realistic, hands-on experience similar to what they might expect to encounter as a full-time Corteva employee in a comparable entry level role. The assignments also provide students with opportunities for personal development by integrating classroom knowledge with practical work and allow them to demonstrate their skills for future career opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

In the Engineering & Manufacturing organization at Corteva, you will have opportunities to do the following:

• Work in a dynamic, team environment that leverages the resources of our large organization.
• Develop an understanding of the manufacturing environment.
• Work with experienced manufacturing and engineering professionals during your work assignments
• Adopt and follow Corteva's core values of safety, ethics, respect for people, and environmental stewardship both on a personal and business level
• Work in a business casual environment with flexible work/life opportunities

Students working in our engineering student program will be expected to provide general support for production engineers in a manufacturing plant at various Corteva locations around the United States. Examples of tasks for the students might include, but are not limited to:

• Create operating discipline and provide training to operations personnel.
• Manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Collect and analyze process data to document process capabilities & asset utilization.
• Identify process limitations and propose/implement strategies to reduce or eliminate such limitations.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities and propose/implement strategies to reduce or eliminate process waste.
• Manage/execute small expense projects to improve the operating efficiency of the plant.
• Document expected responses to process control alarms.
• Generate process knowledge to maintain or improve product quality, energy efficiency, & production rates.
• Participate in plant Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) programs.
• Maintain & improve the EHS&S performance of the plant.

What Skills You Need:

The following requirements MUST be met for consideration in this student employment program:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Major in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Agree to work a minimum of two (2) co-op terms at our manufacturing sites prior to graduation.
• Have the legal right to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without restrictions.
• Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better at your current university or college.
• Provide your own transportation to and from Corteva work location for each co-op assignment.

In addition to these requirements, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated the following core competencies:

• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Accomplished computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and database experience.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver project results in a timely manner.

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.