Reliability Engineering Co-op (May-Dec) - Indianapolis, IN
About The Position
Ingredion is hiring a Reliability Engineering Co-op to work onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana, from May through December 2027. The co-op offers an opportunity to learn about manufacturing, corn wet milling and refining processes, reliability engineering, and emerging technologies in manufacturing. The role works with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment and operational performance and to develop maintenance and reliability practices. Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of coursework and hold sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior status. Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and OPT/CPT placement are not offered. The position pays $22–$26 per hour, with the final rate determined by factors including education, experience, skills, and internal and market considerations. Housing stipends are offered to students relocating more than 51 miles from the work location; relocation is available within the country. Full-time roles are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) plan with a company match. The posting also describes internship events and activities, mentor support, participation in Business Resource Groups, employee recognition, and employee discounts.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program; undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of coursework and have sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior status.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; the company does not intend to sponsor work visas or offer the position as OPT or CPT.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.
- Ability to learn and understand operational, maintenance, and reliability processes.
- Strong technical communication, critical thinking, and data analytics skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive mindset and desire to improve equipment and operational performance.
- Interest in learning about equipment and new technologies and willingness to use both hands-on and computer skills.
- Desire to learn and implement new technologies in condition-based monitoring and manufacturing, such as sensors and AI.
Nice To Haves
- Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Chemical Engineering will also be considered.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Knowledge of SAP as it pertains to maintenance and operations.
Responsibilities
- Work with operations and maintenance teams to learn and understand processes.
- Improve maintenance systems by developing criticality-based equipment strategies and routes, including preventive maintenance and condition monitoring.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations for preventive maintenance optimization.
- Facilitate and support root cause analysis of bad actor equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on degree program.
- Housing stipends for students relocating more than 51 miles from the Ingredion work location.
- Internship programming for career exploration, networking, and professional development, including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion headquarters in Westchester, Illinois.
- Intern mentor program.
- Involvement in Ingredion Business Resource Groups.
- Employee recognition program with personalized recognition rewards.
- Employee discount program with discounts on products, services, and travel.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time roles.
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match for eligible full-time roles.
- Relocation available within the country.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
