Process Engineering Co-Op

Interested in a career that matters?Are you passionate about sustainable innovation and eager to gain real-world engineering experience? Join Novonesis as a

Interested in a career that matters?Are you passionate about sustainable innovation and eager to gain real-world engineering experience? Join Novonesis as a Process Engineering Co-Op and contribute to our Production Departments in Blair, Nebraska.
As part of our 2027 Co-Op Program, you will work alongside experienced process engineers and technicians, supporting highly automated manufacturing processes while developing skills that will help you grow both personally and professionally. Novonesis offers meaningful projects, networking opportunities, and hands-on exposure to continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing practices.

• Supporting Management of Change (MOC) activities related to process, automation, and equipment improvements.
• Developing technical content to enhance the operator certification program.
• Utilizing process data and historian tools to create user-friendly solutions for process accounting and troubleshooting.
• Assisting with initiatives that streamline production and improve operational efficiency.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects utilizing LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Collaborating with engineers and technicians on real-world manufacturing challenges.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (must be included on your resume).
• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation.

• Previous internship experience.
• Laboratory experience.
• Participation in engineering, technical, or student organizations.
• Interest in manufacturing, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.