Chemical Engineering Co-op

Primient•Loudon, TN

5d•$27

About The Position

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. Each Co‑op Engineer will be paired with a mentor who will provide technical guidance, feedback, and exposure to real‑world engineering challenges. Students will gain experience in manufacturing operations, cross‑functional collaboration, and professional engineering practices. We’re looking for engineers who are keen to learn fast in an environment of excellence.

Requirements

Ability to commit to a full-time, one-year Co-op assignment
Currently pursuing a Bachelot’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Junior year preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations.

Nice To Haves

Any relevant internships, placements or work experience are useful but certainly not essential – we can quickly skill you up in chemical processes and production.

Responsibilities

Assists with engineering project under supervision
Monitors day-to-day production results.
Supports process and specifies operation of plant processes.
Assists in preparing proposals.
Develops findings, draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
Prepares engineering reports, cost estimates and process transmittals.
Contributes to the design of moderately complex engineering projects or handles parts of a major project.
Contributes ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.
Complete assigned tasks with guidance from mentor engineering within time and budget constraints.
Maintains technical skill and knowledge at state-of-the-art level.
Works with other engineers and production personnel at other plants, as well as their home location.
Contacts or visits other manufacturing facilities as necessary.
Has contact with Sales, Marketing and Accounting, administrative functions and suppliers and professional organizations.
Reports to Technical Manager.
Receives moderate direction and some supervision.
Much latitude is given for planning work.
Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Learn from and supports engineers and process operators.
Assists entry level professionals in procedural as well as technical matters.
Work on a wider range of troubleshooting problems; use basic knowledge of the process and creative thinking to solve problems and recommend corrective action.