Encapsys Engineering Services Co-op - Fall 2027

Milliken•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milliken & Company is hiring student co-ops for the 2027 calendar year at its encapsulation plant in Portage, Wisconsin. This competitively paid co-op is intended for students in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. The co-op runs from May through December 2027. Students work on collaborative and independent projects with engineer and scientist project leaders, and each co-op is assigned a mentor for training, development, and guidance. Co-op projects are designed to match individual interests with available work and provide substantial responsibility and opportunities to affect business results. Encapsys, a Milliken subsidiary in the specialty chemicals industry, is a leader in encapsulation technologies, with applications in fragrance, phase change, and growth. The plant uses scalable encapsulation processes with flexible batch sizes. The role involves participating in the day-to-day operations of the plant and supporting engineering projects from requirements and design through implementation. The position generally involves working 40–50 hours per week, with occasional late days or weekends as project work requires.

Requirements

Be pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Have a GPA of at least 3.00.
Be self-motivated and driven to complete projects.
Be able to work independently.
Apply engineering and scientific principles to resolve problems and make improvements.
Be capable of working in a flexible and dynamic manufacturing environment.
Interact effectively with customers, management, and production personnel.
Work safely around manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Participate in the day-to-day operations of the encapsulation plant as a project engineer.
Develop engineering designs to solve real-world problems.
Develop project technical requirements, schedules, and estimates.
Lead reviews with cross-functional teams to address concerns related to project implementation.
Support other engineers in project activities.
Produce written summary reports and presentations.