Mechanical Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2027

Locations: Charleston, TN; Freeport, TX; Niagara Falls, NY; Plaquemine, LA

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Housing stipend available.

Focus

The Mechanical Engineer Co‑Op supports maintenance and production with reliability, design, and maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role can serve as the engineering representative on capital projects, including justification, obtaining approval, ordering, and installation processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a minimum of three hands‑on projects throughout the term, defined at the beginning of the rotation based on department and business need.
• Provide reliability leadership for rotating equipment (pumps, compressors) and fixed equipment (heat exchangers, piping systems, and process tanks).
• Support maintenance in the development of policies and procedures for preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Participate in plant turnarounds, update P&IDs, and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree program.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale throughout your time at Olin; an official transcript will be required each term.
• Completed sophomore year (or at least 60 credit hours) prior to the first rotation.
• Ability to work full‑time (40 hours per week) during normal business hours for the duration of the rotation; virtual work is not eligible.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Olin does not provide sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for future sponsorship.

Pay

Compensation is $30.00 per hour, with a housing stipend available.

Schedule

The position requires full‑time work (40 hours per week) during normal business hours for the rotation period. Remote or virtual work is not permitted.