Fall R&D Co-op - Equipment Development

Fall 2026 R&D Co-op - Equipment Development

Burr Ridge, IL, United States | req
31309

This role is a 40 hour/wk Co‑op experience for a local student to work on‑site at our Burr Ridge, IL location.

• Report to the Global F&A Applications‑Food and Beverage Applications Technology Team
• Support all local regions with existing food & beverage equipment and design new equipment to meet market needs
• Work on a project under the guidance of your manager, partnering with engineers, technicians and operations leaders to move projects forward
• Utilize plant equipment and assess data to make process recommendations
• Complete safety, process and equipment training during your internship experience
• Present findings to a cross‑functional leadership team
• Act as a self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and present information clearly
• Demonstrated personal accountability and a history of strong academic or professional achievement
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics, with the ability to work with complex datasets
• Minimum GPA of 3.25 required
• Preferred experience working with cryogenics and industrial gases, along with industrial experience in food and beverage
• Experience with heat transfer, data collection and machine design is a plus

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We are committed to making our world more productive by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services that help customers succeed while supporting sustainability, decarbonization and environmental protection.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical options to suit everyone’s needs
• Educational and professional development
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Life insurance

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.