Operations & Automation Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

Mosaic; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and relocation provided

Job summary

The Mosaic Company is offering an Operations & Automation Engineering Co‑op/Intern for Spring 2027 at the Bartow Manufacturing Facility, Bartow, FL. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting plant operations and automated control systems in an industrial setting.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering with a 2.75+ GPA, junior status by Jan 2027, and willingness to work 36–40 hours weekly. Travel may be required; in‑person work with a 9/80 schedule is possible.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering with junior status by January 2027.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Experience in industrial chemical/mining environments preferred.
• 1–2 years volunteering or student organization experience preferred.
• Previous internship or co‑op experience preferred.
• Willing to travel to sites as needed.
• Ability to work full‑time while staying enrolled as a student.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations by troubleshooting systems and identifying root causes of process issues
• Assist with optimizing production processes and improving efficiency across plant systems
• Gain exposure to automation tools, including PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA systems
• Help analyze and improve process controls, including control loops and system performance
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on projects and system improvements
• Communicate with management, plant operators, engineers, tradespersons, and contractors
• Participate in department meetings and project-specific meetings

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Industrial awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI/SCADA

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

Operations & Automation Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

Where will you work: Bartow Manufacturing Facility: 3200 Hwy 60 West. Bartow, FL 33831.

Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.

As an Operations & Automation Engineering Co-op/Intern , you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting both plant operations and automated control systems in one of manufacturing Phos acid sites. Our student opportunities allow you to learn from professionals, offers competitive pay, an opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.

Term

Jan 11th, 2027 to April 23th, 2027

Full time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36-40 hoursa week.

In person. 9/80 schedule if applicable.

What you’ll do

• Support plant operations by troubleshooting systems and identifying root causes of process issues

• Assist with optimizing production processes and improving efficiency across plant systems

• Gain exposure to automation tools, including PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA systems

• Help analyze and improve process controls, including control loops and system performance

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on projects and system improvements

• Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), tradespersons, and contractors.

• Participation in department meetings and meetings specific to the project assignment.

• Adhering to Mosaic’s mission, guiding principles and priorities, and key competencies.

What you’ll need:

• Junior level or above by January 2027 pursuing a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering.

• 2.75 GPA or higher

• Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment.

• 1-2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, orworkis preferred.

• Previousinternship or co-op experience is preferred.

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license - You will need to be able to travel to and from sites and/or office.

• Ability to work full timeand be a student in standing at the time of the co-op/internship

• Selected candidates willbe requiredto successfully completepost-offer/pre-placementdrug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination.

• Basic computer skills are required

• Experience working in a team environment is a must

• Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable

• Effective verbal communication skills is a plus

• Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others

• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally

• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights

• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials

• Able to hear, with or without correction

• Able to read, write and understand basic English

• Able to see, with or without correction

• Able to use fine hand motor skills

• Able to wear a respirator

• Must be authorized to work in the United States