Engineering Co-Op

Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027

Brookfield, WI

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite "Standards of Excellence" through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from January 2027
- End of Summer 2027.

As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Assist with network and system diagrams, code analysis, system performance monitoring, and documentation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

Additional benefits:

• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities:
  Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

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