Professor - Chemical Engineering jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Company Description

As a Chemical Process Engineering Co-op, you will work with experts in chemical process engineering from raw material to finished product. The position will work with multiple departments and processes to drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and apply Material Science, Problem Solving, and Six Sigma techniques, work on cross-functional teams, learn a multitude of manufacturing processes, and expand one’s engineering knowledge in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process & product development, standardization, optimization, and innovation
• Learn and apply key chemical processing tools
• Chemical system safety & hazard assessments
• Apply key product/process development tools including APQP, D & PFMEA
• Develop standard work and visual aids
• Plant simulation & equipment design
• Statistical Data collection & analysis
• Chemical system analysis
• Root Cause Analysis, and problem solving
• May perform other duties as assigned 

• Successful candidates will have:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program focusing on Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Self-directed and motivated for completion of projects
• Be able to schedule and complete projects from start to finish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal accountabilities

Physical Demands:  Physical demands of performing the duties of this job include, but are not limited to, occasionally lifting/handling up to <=50, frequently lifting/handling up to <=15 lbs, and constantly lifting/handling up to <=5 lbs. 

Non-Physical Demands:  Include but are not limited to time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedule/overtime, multi-tasking, working closely with others as a team, and tedious or exacting work.

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the associate works around mechanical hazards, noise and or vibration on a daily basis.  Extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity and being outdoors are seasonally in nature.

Education and Experience:  High school diploma or GED required and pursuing a degree in business, engineering or related field.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills:  Computer literate.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.