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Chemical Engineering Co Op Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Collate drawings and component information for machine manual Chemical Engineer Co-Op Duties: * Assist process engineers with customer and R&D trials * Apply engineering concepts to perform extrusion ...

$25/hr

... in a chemical manufacturing environment. The co-op will play a key role in developing and ... with production engineers and plant operators to identify workflow gaps and improvement ...

$25/hr

... in a chemical manufacturing environment. The co-op will play a key role in developing and ... with production engineers and plant operators to identify workflow gaps and improvement ...

Engineering Co-Op

Detroit, MI ยท On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

As an Engineering Co-Op at Detroit Manufacturing Systems, you will embark on a valuable and immersive learning journey within our tier-1 automotive manufacturing company. This co-op program offers ...

Engineering Co-Op

Detroit, MI ยท On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

As an Engineering Co-Op at Detroit Manufacturing Systems, you will embark on a valuable and immersive learning journey within our tier-1 automotive manufacturing company. This co-op program offers ...

Technical Co-Op 2

Kingsport, TN ยท On-site

$36K - $49K/yr

As a Chemical Engineering Co-op, you will: * Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning September 2026 that will rotate within the facility through two different areas (Explosives ...

Completion of an Introductory Chemical Engineering course by the start of the Co-op term. 2. Motivated and desire to contribute to our team. 3. Eager to learn. 4. Excellent organization ...

Engineering Co-Op/Intern

Miamisburg, OH ยท On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

... science, chemical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering. They should have an interest in solid ... The Engineering Co-Op will perform a wide variety of hands-on activities including, but not limited ...

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How much do chemical engineering co op jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical engineering co op in the United States is $87,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chemical engineering co-op?

A chemical engineering co-op is a structured work experience program where students or recent graduates work in chemical engineering roles to gain practical skills, often involving tasks like process design, safety analysis, and laboratory work. These programs typically combine academic learning with hands-on industry experience and may require knowledge of industry tools and safety protocols.

What is the difference between Chemical Engineering Co Op vs Chemical Engineering Intern?

AspectChemical Engineering Co OpChemical Engineering Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in a bachelor's program in chemical engineeringUsually undergraduate students in chemical engineering or related fields
Work EnvironmentPaid, full-time or part-time roles within chemical plants, labs, or manufacturing facilitiesPaid or unpaid, often part-time, in research labs or industry settings
DurationUsually semester or summer-long cooperative education periodsTypically summer internships lasting 8-12 weeks
ResponsibilitiesHands-on tasks, assisting engineers, gaining practical experienceSupporting projects, conducting research, learning industry processes

In summary, a Chemical Engineering Co Op is a paid, semester-long work experience integrated into a student's academic program, offering practical industry exposure. A Chemical Engineering Intern is often a shorter-term, summer position focused on supporting research or projects. Both roles help students gain valuable industry experience but differ mainly in duration and scope.

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Infographic showing various Chemical Engineering Co Op job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,487 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Engineering Co-op

KraussMaffei

Florence, KY โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Cooperative education opportunities are available at KraussMaffei! If you have interest in learning more about these opportunities, or wish to apply, please fill out our application below. A member of our staff will reach out to you with more details. Here are a couple of the opportunities that we have for students!
Mechanical Engineer Co-Op Duties:
  • Take direction from full-time engineer
  • Perform designs in AutoCAD Inventor
  • Work with Engineers on performing machinery plant layouts and models
    • Mechanical structures
    • Vendor supplied equipment details
  • Become expert in creating rapid prototype models using in-house 3D printers
    • Material selection
    • Developing printing structure
  • Create designs for fixtures and tools to be used in-house during assembly

Electrical Engineer Co-Op Duties:
  • Work with Electrical Engineer on creating drawing package for electrical control cabinet
  • Use AutoCAD to create design package
  • Perform load calculations for machines
  • Interface with assembly team to resolves issues and make corrections to drawings for as-built documentation
  • Collate drawings and component information for machine manual

Chemical Engineer Co-Op Duties:
  • Assist process engineers with customer and R&D trials
  • Apply engineering concepts to perform extrusion process calculations and aid in experiment design
  • Learn how to configure extrusion processes
  • Independent R&D experiment design, execution, and data analysis
  • Operate extruders
  • Gain knowledge of polymer compounding, sheet extrusion, and pipe extrusion
  • Specify new equipment for the Innovation Center

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