KC Engineering Co-op

Location: Kansas City,Kansas,United States

Department: General Administration & Corporate Services

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience at the world’s leading agriculture enterprise? Join us for an exciting opportunity where you’ll work closely with our talented Engineering and Maintenance teams, developing and coordinating efforts that make a real impact; Why Join Us? Real-World Experience: Gain invaluable hands-on experience in various engineering areas; Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers and staff who are passionate about your growth; Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive innovation and efficiency; Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment;

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate and Learn: Partner with our talented engineers and staff to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut down cycle times;
• Project Development: Help shape project objectives and scope by analyzing stakeholder requirements and basic design packages;
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all projects and activities align with engineering standards, Safety and Environmental regulations, and plant operating protocols;
• Manufacturing Insights: Work with facilities and reliability engineers to understand maintenance, procurement, and reliability programs in chemical plants;
• Engineering Calculations: Perform and verify engineering calculations using standard methods and principles;
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies, providing recommendations based on stakeholder needs and data analysis;
• Daily Collaboration: Team up with production and technical staff for process troubleshooting and problem-solving;
• Operational Excellence: Contribute to the implementation of our Operational Excellence program and support site-wide Process Improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives;

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering;
• Academic Achievement: Successfully completed your sophomore year or higher with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0;
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Location: Able to commute daily to our site in Kansas City, MO;
• Timing: Spring (January 11 – June 11, 2027) or Fall (May 17 – December 10, 2027);
• Physical Ability: Willing and able to climb stairs and ladders;
• Environment: Ready to work in a dynamic chemical plant setting.