Industrial Engineering Co-Op

Job Description:

ITW Performance Polymers is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to join the Engineering team at our Clearwater Florida facility. The Engineering Co-Op will support the development implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures with a primary focus on creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related manufacturing documentation.

To effectively perform this work the Co-Op will spend significant time on the production floor observing operations collecting process data understanding equipment and operator practices and identifying process and safety risks. These observations will be translated into clear effective and compliant procedures that support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The Co-Op will also assist with documentation updates associated with process improvements and operational changes while collaborating with Production Quality Maintenance EHS and R&D teams.

This co-op offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience and exposure to batch manufacturing processes used to produce high-performance polymer and adhesive products. Unlike a traditional office-based position up to 50% of the workday will be spent on the production floor supporting plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Through day-to-day plant support mentorship from experienced engineers and an independent capstone project the Co-Op will develop practical skills in technical writing process optimization troubleshooting project management and process safety while gaining valuable experience within a market-leading Fortune 300 manufacturing organization.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; desire to work in a hands-on environment
• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to assess the feasibility of engineering designs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including technical writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Compensation Information:

The target compensation for this role is $24.00 to $29.00/ is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.