Encapsys Process Engineering Co-op - Fall 2027
About The Position
Encapsys, now a part of Milliken & Company, is seeking student co-ops for the 2027 calendar year to join their team in Appleton, WI. This is a competitively paid co-op position offered to students in a Chemical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or Chemistry program. Co-ops will also receive a special benefits package including a housing allowance and paid time off. Encapsys operates in the specialty chemicals industry and is a global leader in encapsulation technologies with over 75 encapsulation patents, focusing on Fragrance and Agriculture. They operate highly scalable encapsulation processes that deliver superior products. Encapsys provides co-ops with opportunities to build strong resumes by matching individual interests with available projects that have a high level of responsibility and strong impacts on the bottom line. Co-ops will work on both collaborative and independent projects with engineer/scientist project leaders and will be assigned a mentor for guidance. Process Engineering is vital for taking products and processes from lab and pilot scale trials to full-scale manufacturing in a timely and cost-effective manner. The team collaborates closely with R&D and Manufacturing from project inception to commercialization, working on new product and process development, cost reduction, product line extensions, equipment design, scale-up, and exploration of new technologies.
Requirements
- Educational background includes individuals earning their B.S. with at least a 3.00 GPA in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science/Engineering
- Rising Juniors and Seniors preferred
- Apply engineering and scientific principles to projects and designs
- Drive for results and self-motivated
- Work collaboratively within team environment
- Communicate effectively
- Analyze problems/issues
- Foster collaboration
- Manage project execution
- Use sound judgment
- Be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Responsibilities
- Designing, planning and conducting lab and pilot scale experiments
- Testing products
- Organizing and executing project plans
- Supporting the encapsulation scientists and process design engineers on pilot or production equipment during experimental trials
- Involvement in the day-to-day operations of an agriculture encapsulation plant as a process engineer
- Participation in project work, daily duties, production meetings, and production-scale trials
- Producing written summary reports and presentations
Benefits
- Housing allowance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
