Thermoplastic Polyurethane Co-Op, WV

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The primary responsibility of the New Martinsville, WV Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) co-op position is to work with the TPU Staff supporting the Thermoplastic Polyurethane business within Covestro (formerly Bayer Material Science) located in New Martinsville, WV.

The incumbent will support hands-on Operations and activities supporting Automation within the Operating Unit.

Additionally, support the proactive and continuous improvement of operations and maintenance strategies for the Operating Unit.

• Conduct/Support Automation strategies using advanced Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and Pi systems
• Conduct/Support P&
• Prepare CAD models
• Operating Unit processes
• Design/Implement small projects as required
• Support critical equipment
• Preventive Maintenance Plan for/in the SAP environment
• Support the Operations efforts by preparing required information, reports and presentations

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, and/or Computer Science
• At the time of hire, the selected candidate must have completed the Sophomore or Junior year of college
• Should be participating in a college Co-op program

• Familiarity with SAP, DCS, Pi, CAD, Automation (AI) software platforms
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater

• Hands-on mechanical capabilities
• Familiarity with extrusion process and associated equipment, i.e. pumps, valving, piping, steam, etc.
• Good written and oral communication skills

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