Plant Engineering Co-op: Automation & Process Innovation

Feed Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Feed Energy Company is seeking a Plant Engineering Co-op/Intern to join the Plant Engineering Team and support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and process improvements. The role provides hands-on exposure to chemical and mechanical systems, automation, and project execution in a real-world plant setting.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams to solve practical challenges, while gaining valuable experience in DeltaV DCS, instrumentation, and

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing an engineering degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Shows interest in manufacturing, process engineering, project engineering, automation, or plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering projects aimed at improving safety, reliability, quality, capacity, and efficiency.
• Support planning, execution, and implementation of capital improvement projects.
• Participate in field investigations, equipment inspections, and engineering studies.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment evaluations, and technical analyses.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, PFDs/P&IDs, and drawings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interest in manufacturing

Education

Junior or senior in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/CS)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Feed Energy Company is seeking a Plant Engineering Co-op/Intern to join the Plant Engineering Team and support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and process improvements. The role provides hands-on exposure to chemical and mechanical systems, automation, and project execution in a real-world plant setting.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams to solve practical challenges, while gaining valuable experience in DeltaV DCS, instrumentation, and