Mechanical Engineer Co-op

We are looking for:

An Engineering Co-op ‘s main responsibility is to apply knowledge gained from their engineering education to address manufacturing opportunities at the Syensqo, Rock Hill site. The Engineering Co-op will lead and support projects that affect productivity, quality and maintenance under the guidance of the Site Technical Manager and Production Engineers. The Engineering Co-op will collaborate with various departments, establish and maintain a line of communication with plant staff to achieve project goals and keep stakeholders informed about the progress of each project. Competitive salary: hourly rate of $24-$25/hourly, depending on experience and education. 

We count on you for:

• Work full time work weeks (40 hours) during co-op duration

• Manage and complete assigned projects under the guidance of engineering staff

• Effectively communicate with plant staff to identify and determine solutions for assigned work.

• Use SAP to perform daily functions.

• Learn to navigate and use the document control system

• Support method of change documentation to implement project solutions.

• Ensure safe work practices and proper implementation of project solutions by utilizing the Syensqo safety work permit system.

• Support production activities by troubleshooting and completing tasks for improved operation.

• Support the tracking of production metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Track the progress of production runs and provide updates to management.

• Communicate with production teams to resolve any issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.

• Effectively prioritize time spent on the floor and working on projects.

HS&E Responsibilities:

• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable. To that end you need to keep the following aspects in mind:

• Always perform your job in a sound HS&E manner to protect yourself and those around you.

• Risk assessment is a mindset, where you are always assessing hazards and thinking about means to avoid those hazards. Take a proactive approach to maintain excellence in all your assignments.

• Be aware of your state of mind (rushing, frustration, fatigue & complacency) that leads to distractions from the task on hand. Those distractions lead to errors resulting in unwanted incidents.

• Use all the available tools for your benefits: HS&E training, S.A.F.E. Observations, Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting, checklists, and Manufacturing Excellence tools.

• Job completion means Good Housekeeping, filling necessary reports, and watching for your safety and those around you.

• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have as a professional chemical industry worker.  Maintain and clean it properly.

• Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can

You can count on us: 

• To carry out guided research where observation, independent deduction and directional input will be encouraged.

• To support and train you on the lab work and safety associated with it

• To give you the opportunity to interact with the different research teams in several scientific domains (e.g., microbiology, analytical, process safety,...)

• To develop your scientific, project management skills and knowledge on methodology.

You will bring:

• Must be eligible to work at a NIST/Export Control site

• No sponsorship provided

• Currently enrolled as a Junior in an ABET accredited Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electromechanical systems and their practical application.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical staff.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once.

• Self-starter with attention to detail and customer- focused mindset.

• Prior experience with ERP systems is a plus.

• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Hands-on mentality

• Must be able to work safely in hot manufacturing work environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

You will get:

• Competitive internship salary

• Industry experience

• Great working environment & collaboration