Job Description

Ingredion has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to join the Ingredion Process Engineering group as a Co-Op in the dextrose unit. 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-Op,yourresponsibilitieswillinclude:

• Providing technical support to maintenance and operations groupsincluding,process 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 Ingredion’s 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 aBachelor’sdegree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0preferred
• 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 Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 .

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 Ingredion’s 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 disability-mental or physical-marital 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 applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country

This 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 .

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