Mechanical Engineer Co-op 2027 (January - August)

Ingredion; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipends

Internship program events

Capstone summit at Ingredion HQ

Intern buddy program

Business Resource Groups

Perkspot discount program

Job summary

Ingredion invites a motivated student to join the Process Engineering group as a Co-Op in the dextrose unit. You will partner with senior engineers to monitor conditions, support processes, and drive improvements to meet safety, quality, production, and cost targets.

You will gain hands-on experience in process studies, project work up to $50k, and documentation. A collaborative, safety‑driven environment awaits driven individuals with strong engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher preferred.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the term.
• Ability to learn the corn wet milling process and related systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to get to the facility each work day.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations, including process studies and optimization.
• Assist in capital permits, projects, and engineering studies up to $50k for 1–2 years.
• Train others and maintain project documentation after completion.
• Support facility safety initiatives in process design and redesign.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve process efficiency and capability.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ingredion has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to join the Ingredion Process Engineering group as a Co-Op in the dextrose unit. In this position, you will partner with senior engineers and managers to monitor process conditions, provide engineering support, implement process improvements, and assist in meeting safety, quality, production, and cost goals. You will be responsible for applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field.

AstheProcessEngineerCo-Op,yourresponsibilitieswillinclude:

• Providing technical support to maintenance and operations groupsincluding,process studies, troubleshooting, process optimization, and maintenance of historical data to identify, monitor and control key operating parameters
• Working on capital permits, projects, and engineering studies as assigned to support plant goals
• Managing projects of up to $50k and duration of 1-2 years in compliance with Ingredion’s ethics, safety, and engineering standards
• Conducting process training and ensuring documentation is up to date when projects are completed
• Providing technical support to the plant safety professional on facility safety initiatives when designing and/or redesigning work processes to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses
• Keeping current in discipline, assessing new technologies and ideas, developing, evaluating, and seeking approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the process

TheProcess Engineer Co-Oppositioniswellsuitedforyouifyou:

• Can work effectively in a team environment, build consensus, and nurture relationships across levels and functions
• Demonstrate a degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation in problem-solving
• Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality that wants to succeed
• Are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication

Qualified Candidates will have:

• Progress towards aBachelor’sdegree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0preferred
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term
• Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process, and the systems and principals involved in its operation
• Ability to tackle problems, identify improvement opportunities, implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports
• Proven analytical problem solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Experience with PC Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility eachwork day

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergraduate status, must have completed at least three years of coursework with status as a junior, senior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers (http://www.ingredion.com/careers).

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .