KC Engineering Co-op

About the Role

Join us for an exciting opportunity where you'll work closely with our talented Engineering and Maintenance teams, developing and coordinating efforts that make a real impact at the world's leading agriculture enterprise.

Why Join Us

• Real-World Experience: Gain invaluable hands-on experience in various engineering areas
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers and staff who are passionate about your growth
• Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive innovation and efficiency
• Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and learn: Partner with our talented engineers and staff to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut down cycle times
• Project development: Help shape project objectives and scope by analyzing stakeholder requirements and basic design packages
• Standards compliance: Ensure all projects and activities align with engineering standards, Safety and Environmental regulations, and plant operating protocols
• Manufacturing insights: Work with facilities and reliability engineers to understand maintenance, procurement, and reliability programs in chemical plants
• Engineering calculations: Perform and verify engineering calculations using standard methods and principles
• Feasibility studies: Conduct engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies, providing recommendations based on stakeholder needs and data analysis
• Daily collaboration: Team up with production and technical staff for process troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Operational excellence: Contribute to the implementation of our Operational Excellence program and support site-wide Process Improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Successfully completed your sophomore year or higher with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to commute daily to our site in Kansas City, MO
• Available for Spring (January 11 – June 11, 2027) or Fall (May 17 – December 10, 2027)
• Willing and able to climb stairs and ladders
• Ready to work in a dynamic chemical plant setting