Manufacturing Intern/Co-Op
Primient - Lafayette, IN
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Manufacturing Intern/Co-Op | PrimientAbout PrimientPrimient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.About the RoleEngineering Co-Ops are given opportunities to develop and apply their engineering knowledge in a real working industrial corn wet-milling process to further sharpen their skills and reinforce their academic learning. Each work term begins with a description of their work assignments. Their work is guided and mentored by a Plant Engineer and/or Technical Manager. They are also given opportunities to work with other engineers and managers to broaden their plant experience. At the end of each work term the Co-Op Engineer is given the opportunity to present a summary of their work for the term. Key responsibilities: Entry to this position requires a minimum of one years within an ABET accredited Chemical Engineering program or related field and the intent for continued progression towards a BS degree.Preferably a five-term Co-op student but will consider four-term co-op student.Conducts and/or participates in engineering projects that obtains, organizes and interprets engineering data.Supports operational goals in the areas of safety, compliance, quality, production, cost and capital projects. Considers economic as well as technical aspects of each project. Translates process to flow sheet representation under guidance.Assists in preparing engineering proposals, developing findings, drawing conclusions, making recommendations and preparing reports.Contributes to the design of engineering projects, ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.Assists in technical related documentation efforts including items such as P&ID reviews and electronic drawing/data organization.Is responsible for meeting engineering assignments within time, budget and constraints agreed upon in advance.Applies standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques and applies a working knowledge of related disciplines. Demonstrates the ability to do material and energy balances for key unit operations in their assigned process area.Works on a limited range of troubleshooting problems; uses basic knowledge of the process to solve problems and recommends corrective action.Gains recognition from peers for gaining knowledge in the engineering field.Ability to coordinate own efforts with the efforts of others. Recognizes priority conflicts and seeks guidance to resolve. Develops effective working relationships with both plant operating personnel and peers.Works with other process engineers and production personnel. Will have contacts with Maintenance, Accounting, Purchasing, ICD, Suppliers and professional organizations. Works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization.Will work directly with production technicians and technologists to collect sample and troubleshoot problems in the production areas.About YouCurrent student seeking a BS in Chemical or Agricultural & Biological Engineering another degree with emphasis in Process Controls.GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, with a strong academic performance in core technical coursesDemonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are key.Ability to work in a team led environment.Possess safety, excellence, integrity, and growth as core values.Total RewardsStarting pay of $22.48/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:Competitive Pay"‹Multiple Healthcare plan choices"‹Dental and vision insurance"‹A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions "‹Short- and Long-Term Disability"‹Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans"‹Paid holidays & vacation"‹Floating days off"‹Parental leave for new parents"‹Employee resource groups"‹Learning & development programs"‹Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our futureCareer Path & CulturePrimient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. "‹ "‹Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Created: 2025-01-28