Process Engineering Co-Op: Drive Plant Performance & Safety

MLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., invites a Process Engineering Co-Op to assist across Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes and plant performance.

You will collect data, perform calculations, and contribute to safety, quality, and productivity initiatives while supporting capital projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with varied teams and hands-on field work.

Qualifications

• Sophomore standing or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety and environmental requirements
• Coursework or project experience in Process Engineering, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Process Controls, Manufacturing Systems, or Statistical Analysis
• Experience performing engineering calculations, technical analysis, laboratory work, or data analysis
• Interest in manufacturing, mining, process industries, or industrial operations
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production, quality, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with engineering calculations, process evaluations, and performance studies
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis investigations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity
• Assist with capital and plant improvement projects, including field inspections and startup activities (measurement of key process parameters)
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Engineering teams to support plant objectives
• Participate in plant trials and evaluate results to support data-driven decision making
• Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and plant leadership

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Process controls

Capital project support

Safety & env compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., invites a Process Engineering Co-Op to assist across Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes and plant performance.

You will collect data, perform calculations, and contribute to safety, quality, and productivity initiatives while supporting capital projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with varied teams and hands-on field work.