Job Description

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 work on a variety of continuous improvement projects that have a direct impact on the organization and gain hands-on, real world work experience alongside our experienced engineers and operators in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support 6 Sigma and Kaizen projects for continuous improvement
• Support the Sulfonation operating area with unplanned downtime improvement efforts
• Support development and implementation of additional checklists and work instructions for production areas
• Support training development and management of change
• 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

Qualifications

• Broad 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

Education

• 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 who 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 or Mechanical Engineering
• Fall term candidates must be available to work full-time for a minimum of 3 months (August - November).

Stepan does not offer housing or housing stipends for this Co-Op program. Candidates must have their own means of transportation.

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