Spring 2027 Chemical Process Engineering Co-Op (Winder)

Stepan Oilfield Solutions; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a Chemical Engineering Co-Op student to join our Process Engineering team at the Winder, Georgia facility. You will work on continuous improvement projects and gain hands-on experience alongside engineers and operators in a chemical manufacturing plant.

The role focuses on supporting Kaizen and 6 Sigma initiatives, downtime reduction in the Sulfonation area, and development of work instructions, with emphasis on safety and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Chemical Engineering at an accredited college or university.
• Spring term available to work full-time for a minimum of 3 months (Feb–Apr).
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support 6 Sigma and Kaizen projects for continuous improvement
• Assist sulfonation area with downtime improvement efforts
• Help develop and implement checklists and work instructions for production areas
• Support training development and change management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Participate in safety programs
• Assist operations and maintenance with troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Participate in process safety management activities and reviews

Skills

General engineering principles

Organizational skills

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Stepan Company is seeking a Chemical Engineering Co-Op student to join our Process Engineering team at the Winder, Georgia facility. You will work on continuous improvement projects and gain hands-on experience alongside engineers and operators in a chemical manufacturing plant.

The role focuses on supporting Kaizen and 6 Sigma initiatives, downtime reduction in the Sulfonation area, and development of work instructions, with emphasis on safety and cross-functional collaboration.