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B&G Foods

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027 Position Summary: Co-op student will manage engineering projects within the packing or process department at the manufacturing plant. Essential Duties:

Clabber Girl Corporation

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027 Position Summary: Co-op student will manage engineering projects within the packing or process department at the manufacturing plant. Essential Duties:

B&G Foods, Inc.

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027 Position Summary: Co-op student will manage engineering projects within the packing or process department at the manufacturing plant. Essential Duties:

City of Ames

Power Plant Engineering Co-op

Ames, IA

$24.72/hr

Co-op's working over 40 hours in a week will receive overtime pay. Please visit us at the ISU 2026 Fall Engineering Career Fair September 22nd for more information. On-Campus interviews are ...

Snyder & Associates

Civil Engineering Co-Op

Ankeny, IA · On-site

For the right co-op, there will be much to do and much to learn. Over 40 years since its inception, Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the ...

Kent Corporation

DIVISION ENGINEER CO-OP

Muscatine, IA · On-site

... Co-Op will provide technical and engineering assistance to the Operations division of Grain ... Processing Corporation. * This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

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Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Marengo, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $16.75/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for biomedical engineering co op in Iowa is $89,049.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Biomedical Engineering Co-Op is a temporary, paid position that allows students to gain hands-on experience in the biomedical field while completing their education. Co-op students work with professionals to apply engineering principles to medical and healthcare solutions, such as developing medical devices, improving healthcare technologies, or conducting research. These positions provide valuable industry exposure, skill development, and networking opportunities, helping students prepare for full-time careers after graduation.

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Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA

B&G Foods
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$15.75 - $20.50/hr

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Job Title: Engineering Co-op

January 2027 - August 2027

Position Summary:

Co-op student will manage engineering projects within the packing or process department at the manufacturing plant.

Essential Duties:
  • Support the operation to meet safety, quality and reliability metrics
  • Commissioning, Qualification and Verification of new equipment
  • Sustainability improvements (waste reduction, energy savings)
  • Document new and modified standard operating procedures
  • Communicate results and teaching best practices to operators
  • Problem analysis and problem solving for current department opportunities
  • Participate in experimental orders for new initiatives
  • Present improvement findings and results to plant leadership
Minimum Experience/Education:

Major: Engineering

Sophomore+ currently pursuing an Engineering Degree required. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, and Packaging Engineering degrees preferred. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to work without sponsorship.
  • Preferable that student is availability for multiple rotations.
  • Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must be willing to relocate to/reside near reporting location for duration of the assignment.
  • Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to use analytical skills to solve problems and think creatively.
  • Positive communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet project deadlines.
  • Participates in Team, Department and Plant meetings and related activities to represent operations and support projects.
  • Maintains good working relationships with peers, technicians and leadership, etc., and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the plant.

Skills and Abilities:

1) Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations

2) Must be able to flow to work on other shifts on as needed basis

3) Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

4) Self-motivated to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

  • Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds periodically
  • Capable of standing on a concrete floor for a significant amount of time during an 8 or 12 hour period
  • Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and may perform some cleaning duties
  • Able to work in areas of extreme temperatures (hot/cold) periodically
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

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