KC Engineering Co-op

Bayer; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 62,681,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is offering a Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering co-op in Kansas City, MO. You will work with Engineering and Maintenance teams on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience across chemical processes, maintenance, and reliability programs.

Applicants should be enrolled in a related bachelor’s or master’s program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be able to commute to the site. The role runs spring to summer 2027, with competitive compensation and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must commute daily to Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut cycle times.
• Help shape project objectives by analyzing stakeholder requirements and design packages.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety, environmental regulations, and plant protocols.
• Work with facilities and reliability engineers to understand maintenance and reliability programs.
• Perform and verify engineering calculations using standard methods.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with production and technical staff for process troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Support Operational Excellence programs and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0 minimum

Job description

KC Engineering Co-op-5

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with hands‑on experience at the world’s leading agriculture enterprise? Join us for an exciting opportunity where you’ll work closely with our talented Engineering and Maintenance teams, developing and coordinating efforts that make a real impact; Why Join Us? Real-World Experience: Gain invaluable hands‑on experience in various engineering areas; Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers and staff who are passionate about your growth; Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive innovation and efficiency; Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment;

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Collaborate and Learn: Partner with our talented engineers and staff to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut down cycle times;
• Project Development: Help shape project objectives and scope by analyzing stakeholder requirements and basic design packages;
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all projects and activities align with engineering standards, Safety and Environmental regulations, and plant operating protocols;
• Manufacturing Insights: Work with facilities and reliability engineers to understand maintenance, procurement, and reliability programs in chemical plants;
• Engineering Calculations: Perform and verify engineering calculations using standard methods and principles;
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies, providing recommendations based on stakeholder needs and data analysis;
• Daily Collaboration: Team up with production and technical staff for process troubleshooting and problem‑solving;
• Operational Excellence: Contribute to the implementation of our Operational Excellence program and support site-wide Process Improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives;

Who You Are

• Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering;
• Academic Achievement: Successfully completed your sophomore year or higher with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0;
• Tech‑Savvy: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Location: Able to commute daily to our site in Kansas City, MO;
• Timing: Spring (January 11 – June 11, 2027) or Fall (May 17 – December 10, 2027);
• Physical Ability: Willing and able to climb stairs and ladders;
• Environment: Ready to work in a dynamic chemical plant setting.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Kansas : Kansas City

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 881749

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