2026 Spring Chemical Engineer Co-Op

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.

he 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 for a minimum of 8 months starting in January 2026 through August 2026.

EDUCATION

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the Co-Op program
• Must have a HS diploma or GED

Preferred

• Currently enrolled as Junior or Senior
• Chemical Engineering major
• Minimum 2.8 GPA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Must have access to reliable transportation and housing
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 6 months with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

• Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of information technology infrastructure and computer platforms
• Working knowledge of Minitab and Business Objects

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. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.