Chemical Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026) 1

Lubrizol Corporation • Deer Park, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Lubrizol 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.

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.
• Develop troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while applying the knowledge learned in the classroom.
• Interact with a variety of departments within the plant, throughout Lubrizol, and in outside organizations.
• Be introduced to the variety of tools and methods that are used by production engineers to help keep production moving.
• Design lab and pilot scale experiments, implement equipment changes, develop and evaluate analytical tests, collect and analyze data, and make recommendations based on results.
• Expand on classroom studies and think outside of the box to help expand Lubrizol’s technology base as new and innovative products are developed.
• Explore a diverse array of potential career paths and challenge yourself to try new roles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Holiday pay for holidays that fall within your work period
• Tuition reimbursement for fees associated with co-oping
• Housing assistance and relocation assistance is offered to students with a permanent residence that is greater than 35 miles from their assigned work location(s)
• Diverse experiences with the stability of one employer.
• Variety of events and activities for students.
• Opportunity to improve public speaking skills and hear what other co-ops are doing.
• Full-time opportunities after graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level