Spring 2026 Process Engineering Co-Op

Stepan Company • IL

117d • $27

About The Position

Stepan Company is seeking a Co-Op student pursuing a BS in Chemical Engineering to join our Process Engineering team at our diverse Millsdale Chemical Manufacturing facility in Elwood, Illinois. As a Chemical Process Engineering Co-Op at Stepan Company, you will be embedded into an engineering team, supporting the day-to-day operations of a production area. You will have a direct impact on the organization through the execution of a variety of continuous improvement projects in which you’ll gain hands-on, real-world experience alongside our knowledgeable engineers and operators in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• Voracious curiosity and a whole-hearted desire to be immersed in the operations experience at a chemical manufacturing facility
• Technical knowledge in general engineering principles
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Candidates must have equivalent credits towards a sophomore or junior grade level
• Candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, pursuing BS in Chemical Engineering
• Spring-term candidates must be available to work full-time for a minimum of 3 months (January - April)

Responsibilities

• Support Kaizen projects for continuous improvement
• Support operating area with unplanned downtime improvement efforts
• Support development and implementation of additional checklists and work instructions for production areas
• Support training development
• Collaborate with cross-functional team
• Actively participate and contribute to safety programs
• Assist operations and maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving
• Participate in process safety management activities and reviews

Benefits

• $27.00 / hr
• Minimum 30 hrs / week, Maximum 40 hrs/week
• $1000/month housing stipend paid as a single lump sum

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees