Process Engineer Co-Op, Dry Starch (2026)
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Job Location:
North Kansas, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ingredion has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to join the Ingredion Process Engineering group as a Co-Op in this position you will partner with senior engineers and managers to monitor process conditions provide engineering support implement process improvements and assist in meeting safety quality production and cost goals. You will be responsible for applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field.
AstheProcessEngineerCo-Opyourresponsibilitieswillinclude:
- Providing technical support to maintenance and operations groupsincludingprocess studies troubleshooting process optimization and maintenance of historical data to identify monitor and control key operating parameters
- Working on capital permits projects and engineering studies as assigned to support plant goals
- Managing projects of up to $50k and duration of 1-2 years in compliance with Ingredions ethics safety and engineering standards
- Conducting process training and ensuring documentation is up to date when projects are completed
- Providing technical support to the plant safety professional on facility safety initiatives when designing and/or redesigning work processes to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses
- Keeping current in discipline assessing new technologies and ideas developing evaluating and seeking approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the process
TheProcess Engineer Co-Oppositioniswellsuitedforyouifyou:
- Can work effectively in a team environment build consensus and nurture relationships across levels and functions
- Demonstrate a degree of sound judgment resourcefulness initiative and innovation in problem-solving
- Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality that wants to succeed
- Are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication
Qualified Candidates will have:
- Progress towards aBachelorsdegree in Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Materials Engineering or a related degree
- Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term
- Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process and the systems and principals involved in its operation
- Ability to tackle problems identify improvement opportunities implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports
- Proven analytical problem solving multi-tasking and time management skills
- Experience with PC Applications such as Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility eachwork day
To be eligible for consideration candidates must:
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
- Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelors or Masters degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergraduate status must have completed at least three years of coursework with status as a junior senior or non-graduating senior.
- If you have completed your degree please consider other opportunities with Ingredion posted at Total Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary housing stipends flexibility learning recognition and wellness.
We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:
- Housing Stipends (51 miles from Ingredion work location)
- Internship Program Events & Activities
- Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
- Intern Buddy Program
- Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups
- Achieve Recognition Program
- Perkspot Discount Program
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
Yes Within CountryThis pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Ingredion ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Zutaten. Wir stellen Süßstoffe, Stärkeprodukte, Inhaltsstoffe zur Nahrungsergänzung und Biomaterialien her, die von Kunden in alltäglichen Produkten – von Lebensmitteln und Getränken bis hin zu Papier- und Pharmaprodukten – verwendet w ... View more
