Engineering Co-Op

Who We Are We are a company where people matter. We are family driven. We are financially strong. And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. Benefits Competitive payProfessional development workshops & trainingIn-person networking opportunities with leadership and peersHands-on project experience with real business impactPaid volunteer time Company-sponsored events and activitiesPotential for full-time opportunities upon graduation JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk Engineering Co-Op The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This position requires students to take either the Spring or Fall 2027 semester off from classes to complete the co-op. As Engineering Co-Op, Primary Responsibilities Include Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary/directed.Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team. REPORTING STRUCTURE This position reports to the Plant Engineering team. Experience And Educational Criteria Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects) Additional Benefits Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, Q&A sessions, team-building, and networking with interns, co-ops, and leaders across Hydrite.Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership. WHY HYDRITE? Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: https://vimeo.com/201673899 WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-Facebook: facebook.com/hydriteYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers