Process Engineer Co-op

Our Process Engineering team includes Process Engineers, Automation Engineers, and two Process Engineering Co-ops each year (terms overlap May through August). The team collaborates with mechanical, electrical, industrial, and packaging engineering disciplines.

About the role

As a Process Engineering Co-op, you will support day-to-day operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital projects. Gain experience in equipment design, procurement, commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration within Promega.

This Co-op lasts roughly 8 months, starting either January 2027 or May 2027, with flexibility in start and end dates.

Responsibilities

• Perform process equipment trials, either online or with prototype test systems.
• Create designs and fabricate components for test fixturing and equipment improvements.
• Assist with GMP documentation and tasks associated with engineering projects.
• Investigate and analyze existing manufacturing processes for continuous improvement in reliability, cost, throughput, capability, efficiency, workflow, and resource utilization.
• Identify equipment performance and process issues, resolve them, or propose timely recommendations to management.
• Present updates at project team meetings and project work to a team of engineers.
• Demonstrate inclusion through words and actions, ensuring a safe workspace.
• Act with kindness, curiosity, and respect for others, incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles.
• Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

Requirements

• Sophomore standing or greater pursuing a BS in Chemical, Bioprocess (or equivalent specialty with a Bioprocess emphasis) Engineering.
• Completion of an Introductory Chemical Engineering course by the start of the Co-op term.
• Motivated with a desire to contribute to the team and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work or lab experience.
• Prior engineering internship experience (a plus but not required).

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a lab environment with chemical and biological materials.
• Ability to observe and inspect equipment and operations for proper function and compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Ability to work in a production environment around automated equipment.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to move objects up to 20 pounds.