Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Bayer•Lafayette, LA

2d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Ruveon™ is America's dedicated glyphosate company — the U.S. home of Roundup® and the weed control American agriculture is built on. We're building a focused, fast-moving team, and we'd like to hear from you. At Ruveon, we’re a new company with deep roots, and we’re building a culture to match. That means we look for people with agility and tenacity who possess a customer-first mindset. Everyone here is dedicated to a single mission: doing US glyphosate exceptionally well. If you’d like to be part of a team that offers flexibility and support to deliver results, open and timely communication and a climate that fosters motivation and clarity, you’ve come to the right place. As an Electrical Engineering Co‑op, you support the troubleshooting, design, installation, and start‑up of electrical and automatic process control systems in a chemical plant environment; you work closely with experienced engineers, production, and technical staff to improve the reliability, safety, and cost‑effectiveness of process‑area equipment while gaining hands‑on exposure to maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering
Successfully completed sophomore year or higher
Ability to drive to and from the work location
Willingness to work in a chemical plant environment
Ability to work 40 hours per week and physically willing and able to climb stairs and ladders
Available for a 6‑month Co‑op assignment for Spring 2027 (January to June) or Fall 2027 (May/June to December), with accommodations for schools on the quarter system as needed

Nice To Haves

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues and provide recommendations to improve reliability and reduce costs associated with process‑area equipment
Support the design, installation, and start‑up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems
Assist engineers in developing project objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, written descriptions, or specifications for customer approval
Help ensure compliance with engineering standards, engineering procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, plant safety standards, pressure safety design, and environmental standards on all projects
Work with other engineers to gain insight into maintenance and reliability improvement programs in chemical plants
Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for assigned projects
Assist with procurement processes, including preparing equipment specifications, supporting bid evaluations, and helping with contract administration
Support engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies by analyzing customer needs and data, researching options, coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations to customers
Collaborate with production and technical staff on day‑to‑day activities such as process troubleshooting and problem solving with operations and compliance organizations to drive attainment of project goals
Aid implementation of the Operational Excellence program and support process improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives site‑wide