Winter Co-op: Process Engineer, Coffee Production

Keurig Dr Pepper; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Winter 2027 Process Engineering Co‑op to gain hands-on experience with the coffee production process by working with a multidisciplinary team to address manufacturing challenges and drive process optimization initiatives.

The program runs January 4 through May 21, 2027, is full-time and on-site, and includes mentorship, project ownership, and opportunities to present results to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time academic program in a related field (Food Science, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering).
• Willingness to spend significant time on the production floor in a manufacturing environment.
• Interest in technical and operational aspects of food and beverage production.
• Eagerness to work with innovative technologies beyond traditional processes.
• Interest in problem solving and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Assist with equipment validation, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student in STEM (Food Science, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Winter 2027 Process Engineering Co‑op to gain hands-on experience with the coffee production process by working with a multidisciplinary team to address manufacturing challenges and drive process optimization initiatives.

The program runs January 4 through May 21, 2027, is full-time and on-site, and includes mentorship, project ownership, and opportunities to present results to senior leaders.