Chemical Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Lubrizol • Deer Park, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lubrizol Corporation is looking for highly motivated Chemical Engineering students for our Operations Co-op Program to start in our program in the Spring & Summer 2027 semester. Our program offers a range of locations and responsibilities. Each assignment will challenge you to build on the knowledge you gain in the classroom. You will be exposed to a variety of assignments mainly focusing on Production Support and Process Development. These core assignments are designed to develop you as a well-rounded engineer by exposing you to various departments and sites throughout the company. You may be asked to work shifts that mirror those of the operators during your term. Production Support Co-ops will assist the day-to-day operation of production units and help solve technical issues encountered in manufacturing. You will work on projects involving process optimization (increasing capacity, reducing batch cycle time, etc.), safety improvements, new process and equipment start-ups, system troubleshooting, capital project design, and recommending and/or implementing equipment changes. In this role, you will develop your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while applying the knowledge you have learned in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of departments within the plant, throughout Lubrizol, and in outside organizations. You will also be introduced to the variety of tools and methods that are used by production engineers to help keep production moving. Process Development: Our Process Development group is responsible for developing and scaling up new products and assisting the plants in optimizing the quality and processing of existing products. In this term, you will be asked to design lab and pilot scale experiments, implement equipment changes, develop and evaluate analytical tests, collect and analyze data, and then make recommendations based on your results. In this assignment you will be challenged to expand on your classroom studies and to think outside of the box to help expand Lubrizol’s technology base as we develop new and innovative products. Other Available Terms: To provide a variety of opportunities for our co-ops, many other terms are available depending on student interest and business need. Previous additional terms have included Safety, Environmental, Capital Project Management, Research & Development, Commercial, New Product Development, and Quality. This is an excellent way to explore a diverse array of potential career paths and challenge yourself to try new roles while you are still in school.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Students who are interested in working in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university, with a graduation between December 2028 through May 2030.
• Completion of two co-op terms is required, working 40 hours per week.
• Students are responsible for reliable transportation to and from their work location during their co-op term.
• Some sites may require co-ops to have a transportation method during work hours to get to various locations in the plant.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more co-op terms are strongly preferred with one or more scheduled in the fall or spring semester(s).
• Students with GPA > 3.0 will be given priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the day-to-day operation of production units and help solve technical issues encountered in manufacturing.
• Work on projects involving process optimization (increasing capacity, reducing batch cycle time, etc.), safety improvements, new process and equipment start-ups, system troubleshooting, capital project design, and recommending and/or implementing equipment changes.
• Design lab and pilot scale experiments, implement equipment changes, develop and evaluate analytical tests, collect and analyze data, and make recommendations based on results.
• Present work at the end of each work session to improve public speaking skills and share findings with other co-ops.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Holiday pay for holidays that fall within your work period
• Tuition reimbursement for fees associated with co-oping
• Housing assistance
• Relocation assistance is offered to students with a permanent residence that is greater than 35 miles from their assigned work location(s)
• Paid volunteering days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern