Co-Op Engineering

About the Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at  or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter.

Engineering co‑op students at Sun Chemical Corporation are valued members of the Engineering staff and are assigned tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing manufacturing projects. The program aims to develop future engineering resources for the organization while providing support to the central engineering group.

With each term, candidates build the ability to handle increasing complexity and self‑reliance. Our goal is that Co‑Ops are fully capable of stepping into a full‑time engineering position by the end of the program.

Over the course of the 5 term Co‑Op, students will be exposed to:

• Working with engineers and plant personnel to become familiar with basic manufacturing processes.
• Plant operations and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Introduction to the Pilot lab and laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Initial exposure to smaller projects within the plant environment, progressing to larger and more complex projects.
• Introduction to Process Design, Project Engineering and Project Management.
• Independent work on projects both individual and group oriented.
• Develop an understanding of how to estimate project costs and calculate financial returns.
• Become more involved in evaluating processes and optimizing systems.
• Gain an understanding of automated manufacturing process design.
• Learn how to write a Capital Allocation Request (CAR).

In order to be a successful co‑op, you should possess the following attributes:

• Be self‑motivated and eager to learn industry concepts and processes.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel.
• Self‑directed, strong interpersonal and technical skills, initiative, emphasis on quality and timeliness of work output.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Pursuing a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k) with match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.