Fall 2026 Process Engineer Co-op (Covington, VA)
About The Position
In Ingevity’s Engineering Co-op program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to apply your problem-solving and technical skills to increase safety, efficiency, reliability and productivity in our manufacturing environments. You’ll have the chance to tackle real world, value-added projects that support production and project engineering throughout a plant. In this role, safety and teamwork are key as you innovate and improve processes and troubleshoot problems. Ingevity’s Engineering Co-op is structured around two-three rotations ranging in average length from three-six months per term. Each Co-op term is typically separated with an academic term in between to allow for mutual learning and application of engineering concepts both to your academic and real-world learning. Candidates who apply should be available for multiple terms and should consult with their academic advisor on their availability and ability to participate in such a program. Ingevity’s co-ops are on-site full-time positions and participants should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8AM-5PM. Specific norms around working hours may vary based on occasional project assignments and will be communicated by your manager. Ingevity is hiring a Fall 2026 co-op for the Covington, Virginia location. Anticipated start dates for Ingevity’s co-ops are within the following periods: Fall 2025: August/September
Requirements
- Students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree granting program with a major in Engineering.
- Expected graduation date from May 2027 to May 2028 (or academic sophomore or junior).
- Completed at least one semester/quarter/trimester of engineering coursework related to their major before starting as a co-op.
- At least one semester/quarter/trimester of study left in their academic coursework following the co-op.
- Available to complete at least two co-op terms with one semester of study in between (i.e. co-op in Summer, go back to school in Fall and return to co-op in Spring).
- Remain in good academic standing in your program of study throughout the co-op experience.
- Must not, now or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship(s), work experience, or academic/club leadership experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Bachelor’s degree majors in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Availability to complete three co-op rotations each separated by a semester of study in between.
Responsibilities
- Apply problem-solving and technical skills to increase safety, efficiency, reliability and productivity in manufacturing environments.
- Tackle real-world, value-added projects that support production and project engineering throughout a plant.
- Innovate and improve processes and troubleshoot problems, with safety and teamwork as key elements.
Benefits
- Housing assistance is available for eligible candidates who would be relocating more than 50 miles from their primary residence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
