Electrical Engineer Co-Op

Location: Chesterfield,Missouri,United States

Department: Engineering & Technology

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Electrical Engineer Co-Op 

As an Electrical Engineer Co-Op, you will support electrical engineering project work across manufacturing sites by preparing specifications, developing design drawings, reviewing vendor packages, and assisting with construction, checkout, and startup activities; You will collaborate closely with electrical designers, engineers, vendors, and construction teams to help deliver safe, compliant, and reliable power distribution, instrumentation, and process-control solutions that enable production performance and site objectives; This role sits within the site engineering/project team and provides hands-on support through front-end design, construction execution, and commissioning phases.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare project electrical specifications and summaries for front-end design packages;
• Develop project drawings with the electrical designer for electrical and control layouts, including schematics and installation details;
• Review electrical and control vendor drawings and ensure alignment with project requirements;
• Support construction activities and coordination with contractors and site teams;
• Contribute to electrical instrumentation development and estimates for new projects;
• Support engineers in developing electrical device specifications and component selection;
• Assist in the development of site power distribution and process control system design;
• Support project checkout and startup activities at manufacturing sites.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• At least Sophomore standing at time of Co-Op;
• Can commit to a 6-month full-time Co-Op in either Spring or fall of 2027 (January-June or May/June-December);
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale;
• Good problem-solving skills, a high degree of personal initiative, and excellent organization and planning abilities;
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC);
• Ability to work well in diverse teams and cultures;
• No travel limitations; agricultural background is a plus.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $26.00 to $31.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.