2027 R&D Product Engineering Co-Op

Role details

The R&D Engineering Co-op position is for our Product Engineering Group focused in the Commercialization Engineering or Process Engineering. The co-op will be assigned a mentor and at least one “real world” project to complete during their assignment. The R&D Engineering Co-op position is for our Product Engineering Group focused in the Commercialization Engineering or Process Engineering. We are looking for innovative thinkers that are proven problem solvers. The co-op will be assigned a mentor and at least one “real world” project to complete during their assignment. Initially the individual would be expected to become skilled at making and testing paint.

They would be responsible for assisting in optimizing formulations and processes through Design of Experiments and statistical analysis of the data. Potential to work with Operations for site projects. They will also be expected to participate in monthly and quarterly meetings presenting their work as needed. This position is starting in May 2027 and will run until December 2027 .

Minimum Requirements • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future • Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 6 months, with or without reasonable accommodation • Currently holding a minimum of 2.8 GPA Preferred Qualifications • Basic understanding of information technology infrastructure and computer platforms including Microsoft Office Suite • Working knowledge of Minitab and Business Objects • Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program • Declared major of Chemical Engineering • Currently holding a minimum 3.0 GPA Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised.

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