Research Pilot Brewery Co-Op

All Aviation Jobs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Free beer

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis is seeking a university Co-Op for 6 months in 2027 to join the Innovations team.

You will move beer, grind malt, calibrate lab instruments, and report data as part of a hands-on, fast-paced microbrewery environment inside the largest brewery in the country. Open to all STEM majors with a GPA of 2.8+, you will manage an improvement project, present a Beer Science topic, and collaborate with cross-functional teams; you may rotate through shifts, including nights and

Qualifications

• Current university student or recent university graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree and GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Engineering, Science, or Environmental/Safety background preferred but all majors considered.
• Geographical & Functional mobility across the U.S. during the 6-month Co-Op.
• Ability to work alternating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must be able to walk elevated catwalks, stand for long periods, and work in extreme temperatures.
• Able to move hoses, open valves, clean tanks, and transfer products.
• Capable of lifting up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with brewery operations and production routines.
• Lead or participate in an improvement project within the brewery.
• Collaborate with the Innovations team to test processes and new recipes; document data carefully.
• Move beer, grind malt, test new flavors, and report data for the brewery’s operations.
• Operate and calibrate equipment such as flow meters, coolers, tanks, yeast separators, and lab instruments.
• Present project results to senior leadership after the Co-Op.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $26/hour + housing & travel stipends based on eligibility

SHIFT: Rotating shifts, including nights & weekends

Company

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Role Summary

This Co-Op is open to applicants who are available January - June 2027 OR June - December 2027

At the Research Pilot Brewery you will be part of a team managing an area of our brewing process. You will be manually moving beer, grinding in malt, and reporting data to upper management…think of us as a very efficient Microbrewery in the middle of the largest brewery in the country.

You are going to be a part of our company’s Innovations group which is responsible for the development of new products and processes. You will be challenged constantly here to provide NEW high-quality beers and flavored malt beverages (FMB’s) in a SAFE and efficient manner to support the future growth of our company.

There are many things that you will be doing here throughout your Co-Op but the one thing I can promise is that you will not be bored. Among day-to-day production, you will be asked to manage an improvement project, present a ‘Beer Science’ topic to your peers, own an area of the brewery to ensure it has all the tools we need, and present about everything you learned to our director and other Innovation leaders. This is not like many engineering co-ops you may encounter out there. It is very hands on and manual.

You will be moving hoses, opening valves, cleaning tanks, transferring products, centrifuging beer, etc. To complete these tasks, you will be working with the equipment you are currently learning about in school. There are flow meters, plate and frame coolers, glycol jacketed tanks, yeast separators, steam heaters, and many lab instruments that you will be responsible for calibrating and operating. In the end I believe you will get out of this Co-Op what you put into it. So come ready to work and ready to learn and I know you will have a great experience that will stand out on your resumes.

Job Responsibilities

• Introduction to the company with local Leadership team, to learn about Anheuser-Busch’s overall strategy, business functions, and people structure.
• Field Experience in our brewery operations to understand the brewing routine of the business, followed by the opportunity to deep dive into a project within the areas of the brewery
• Work intimately with the Innovations team on new process techniques and new recipes. Data entry and observation notation will be very critical to the role.
• Experience moving beer, grinding malt, testing new flavors, and reporting data for the largest brewery in the country.
• Work with equipment such as flow meters, plate and frame coolers, glycol jacketed tanks, yeast separators, steam heaters, and many lab instruments that you will be responsible for calibrating and operating.
• Upon successful completion of the Co-Op, you will be given the opportunity to present your final project(s) and results to our members of Zone senior leadership.

Job Qualifications

• Current university student or recent university graduate – Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 2.8 or greater.
• A background in Engineering, Science, or Environmental/Safety may help but all majors are accepted.
• Geographical & Functional mobility – open to experiencing different functions and locations across the U.S. during the 6-month Co-Op.
• Our breweries are 24/7 - 363 day a year facilities which requires alternating shift work for trainees who enter the program. Must have flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, & overtime.
• Must have the ability to walk up and down elevated catwalks and stairs, stand for long periods of time, and work in all environmental conditions including extreme temperatures.
• Ability to move hoses, open valves, clean tanks, and transfer products.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 60 pounds.
• Leverage data and insights to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
• Can demonstrate leadership capabilities in previous work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• Self-motivated to drive results and deliver above and beyond expectations.
• Ability to collaborate, be an active listener, seek diverse opinions and input from others, and foster an inclusive environment.
• Embraces ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively manage several projects and teams at once, while being agile in the face of setbacks and change.
• Consistently questions the status quo, seeks opportunities to improve processes, not afraid of change and willing to take calculated risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Experience in SAP or advanced Excel capabilities (ex: macros and VBA) preferred
• As a general rule, the Company does not offer practical training positions for F-1 visa holders nor sponsor individuals for purposes of obtaining temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B) or permanent residency (“Green Cards”). Individuals who require sponsorship will be removed from the selection process.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

Benefits

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• You will be able to come up with a new recipe that we will brew and you can try (over Legal Drinking Age)
• Free Beer (21+)