Process Engineering Co-Op

ingredion; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend relocation

Internship events & activities

Intern coaching program

Business Resource Groups involvement

Employee recognition program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion is offering a Process Engineering Co-Op in Illinois. You will partner with senior engineers, monitor process conditions, provide engineering support, and help implement process improvements to meet safety, quality, production, and cost goals.

You will develop hands-on experience by applying engineering concepts to real-world plant applications, collaborating across teams, and contributing to capital projects within a supportive internship program at Ingredion.

Qualifications

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
• 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 each work day

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations groups including process studies, troubleshooting, optimization, and data maintenance
• Support capital permits, projects, and engineering studies to meet plant goals
• Manage projects up to $50k over 1–2 years in line with safety and engineering standards
• Conduct process training and ensure documentation is up to date after project completion
• Support plant safety professional on safety initiatives when redesigning processes
• Keep current in discipline and assess new technologies to improve efficiency

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Initiative / self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree progress in Chemical or Mechanical Eng (GPA 3.0+)

Tools

PC Applications: 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 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.

As the Process Engineer Co-Op, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical support to maintenance and operations groups including, 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

The Process Engineer Co-Op position is well suited for you if you:

• 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 a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
• 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 each work 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/career s

Why Join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package - competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Coaching Program - pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion's culture
• Involvement in Ingredion's Business Resource Groups - the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion's Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program - a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program - provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

Pay Range: $22-34 USD/hr

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