Process Engineer Co-op 2027 (May-Dec)

North Kansas City, MO, USFull-time$46k–$54k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

No visa sponsorship

Core

Monitor process conditions, provide engineering support, and implement process improvements in the dextrose unit of a corn wet milling plant.

Role type

Co-op Process Engineer (Chemical/Mechanical Engineering)

Builds

Process studies, troubleshooting, optimization, and capital projects supporting plant goals.

Domain

Food processing / Corn wet milling

Required skills

process optimization, troubleshooting, project management, technical reporting, analytical problem solving, data analysis

Preferred skills

knowledge of corn wet milling process, PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), leadership potential

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to maintenance and operations groups, work on capital permits and engineering studies, manage projects up to $50k, conduct process training, support facility safety initiatives, assess new technologies to improve process efficiency.

Seniority

Co-op (Junior level)

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.