Hydrite Chemical Co
Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2026) Waterloo, IA
Hydrite Chemical Co, Waterloo, Iowa, United States, 50702
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay
Professional development workshops & training
In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
Hands-on project experience with real business impact
Company-sponsored events and activities
Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.
This role will run from August- December 2026. As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include: Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned. Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate. Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned. Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements. Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation. Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities. REPORTING STRUCTURE This position reports to the Engineering Manager EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required . Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical. Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications) Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects) ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Summer Kick-Off Event:
A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite. Learning Opportunities : Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Interested in building your career at Hydrite? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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This role will run from August- December 2026. As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include: Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned. Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate. Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned. Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements. Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation. Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities. REPORTING STRUCTURE This position reports to the Engineering Manager EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required . Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical. Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications) Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects) ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Summer Kick-Off Event:
A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite. Learning Opportunities : Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Interested in building your career at Hydrite? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Why do you want to work for Hydrite? * Desired salary? * Have you ever worked with us before? If so, please state where, position and supervisor name. * Do you have any family or friends that work for Hydrite? If so, please list names and relationship to you. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future? * Select... **Hydrite is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
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