Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Hydrite • Waterloo, IA

127d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from August- December 2026.

Requirements

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications).

Nice To Haves

• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Paid volunteer time
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees