Chemical Engineering Co-op at Zeon Chemicals

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics in 2024?  If so, Zeon Chemicals’ Emerging Student Talent Program (ESTP) is the place for you!  Our co-op program provides students with hands on experience, workforce training and education, networking opportunities, and countless other benefits; all while working for our industry leading company.  We strive to develop the next workforce generation into motivated, capable, and responsible individuals who are equipped to make a difference.

First rotation schedules to begin in January of 2026.  This is a paid position and housing assistance may be provided for qualifying applicants based on ZEON’s relocation policy.

Purpose:

This position is a developmental role, providing college level students an opportunity to practically employ and supplement their course work in a plant environment. Typically, the co-op arrangement is established in the Sophomore year of college and alternates semesters thereafter for three co-op experiences of increasing responsibility.

Job Functions/Accountabilities (Essential & Marginal):

• Support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of engineering.
• Perform daily review of NBR and ACM reactions and maintain comprehensive record of polymerization conversion and charge Mooney.
• Investigate polymerization irregularities and failed charges daily.   Document off-specification and aborted charges.
• Monitor plant utilities and issue usage report to management team daily.   Issue summary total usage report at month end.
• Execute small projects at the direction of the Plant Manager, coordinating work with multi-discipline projects team.
• Assist with scanning and saving project documents for capital project folders.
• Perform drawing reviews to verify field installation versus P&IDs and equipment drawings.
• Assist in ongoing migration of historical documents to electronic records.
• Assist in redefining pipe and equipment labeling strategy and implementation.
• Participate in process management of change (MOC) activities and attend meetings bi-weekly.
• Participate on environmental improvement team and attend bi-weekly meetings.
• Participate in review of new engineering specifications and assist in adoption.

Qualifications:

Education:

Enrolled in a four (4) year or more college degree program in with Chemical Engineering major.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences.
• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Positive attitude with ability to function effectively on a team.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet schedules/deadlines and complete assignments accurately.