Process Engineering Co-Op (January - August 2026)

Ingredion Inc • Bedford Park, IL

84d • $22 - $31

About The Position

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Ingredion has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to join the Ingredion Process Engineering group as a Co-Op. In this position, you will partner with senior engineers and managers to monitor process conditions, provide engineering support, implement process improvements, and assist in meeting safety, quality, production, and cost goals. You will be responsible for applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term (January - August 2026)
• Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process, and the systems and principals involved in its operation
• Ability to tackle problems, identify improvement opportunities, implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports
• Proven analytical problem solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Experience with PC Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

Nice To Haves

• Can work effectively in a team environment, build consensus, and nurture relationships across levels and functions
• Demonstrate a degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation in problem-solving
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality that wants to succeed
• Well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations groups including, process studies, troubleshooting, process optimization, and maintenance of historical data to identify, monitor and control key operating parameters
• Work on capital permits, projects, and engineering studies as assigned to support plant goals
• Manage projects of up to $50k and duration of 1-2 years in compliance with Ingredion's ethics, safety, and engineering standards
• Conduct process training and ensuring documentation is up to date when projects are completed
• Provide technical support to the plant safety professional on facility safety initiatives when designing and/or redesigning work processes to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses
• Keep current in discipline, assessing new technologies and ideas, developing, evaluating, and seeking approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the process

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package - competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program - pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion's culture
• Involvement in Ingredion's Business Resource Groups - the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion's Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program - a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program - provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees