Production Engineering Co-Op – Spring 2027
About the Company
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications—such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, and Respect.
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Why Work at AdvanSix
- Industry-competitive benefits focused on employee well-being
- Total Rewards program including competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
- Paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability and life insurance, and an employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
- Fast-paced and innovative work environment with passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds
About the Role
AdvanSix is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Engineering Co-Op for the Spring 2027 term at our Philadelphia manufacturing facility. This role is part of the Production Engineering team within the Operations department and offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to real-world process improvements in a chemical manufacturing environment. The co-op will play a key role in developing and implementing a productivity-enhancing mobile system designed to support operator task management, streamline data collection, and improve decision-making for specific operating positions. This project will directly impact operational efficiency and plant performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a mobile system to enhance operator productivity, including task management and real-time data capture
- Collaborate with production engineers and plant operators to identify workflow gaps and improvement opportunities
- Support data collection, validation, and analysis to drive operational insights and decision-making
- Assist with process optimization initiatives and troubleshooting efforts across plant systems
- Document system functionality, user requirements, and process improvements
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with Microsoft 365 is required
Qualifications
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Interest in chemical manufacturing, plant operations, and process improvement
- Experience with engineering analysis tools or software is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing facility
- Exposure to plant operations, process optimization, and troubleshooting
- Practical experience in data collection, analysis, and system implementation
- Opportunities to work closely with experienced engineers and operations personnel
- Insight into real-world applications of chemical engineering principles in an industrial setting
Schedule
January 2027 through August 2027, Monday through Friday.
Pay
The hourly rate for this position is $25.00.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation
- Eligibility to purchase company stock
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with competitive company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
- Employer-provided short-term disability benefits
- Eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits
- Employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages
- Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan