Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Ruveon™ is America's dedicated glyphosate company - the U.S. home of Roundup® and the weed control American agriculture is built on. We're building a focused, fast-moving team, and we'd like to hear from you.

At Ruveon, we’re a new company with deep roots, and we’re building a culture to match. That means we look for people with agility and tenacity who possess a customer-first mindset. Everyone here is dedicated to a single mission: doing US glyphosate exceptionally well. If you’d like to be part of a team that offers flexibility and support to deliver results, open and timely communication and a climate that fosters motivation and clarity, you’ve come to the right place

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you work alongside experienced engineers and plant personnel to improve chemical processes and mechanical equipment performance in a dynamic plant environment; you gain hands-on experience with process optimization, automatic process control systems, and operational excellence initiatives while helping deliver safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Help improve chemical processes by working on yield and capacity improvements, waste reduction, cycle time reduction, cost improvements, and modification or design of equipment;
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and provide recommendations to improve reliability and reduce costs associated with process-area mechanical equipment;
• Support the design, installation, and start-up of automatic process control, material handling, and distributed control systems;
• Assist engineers in developing project objectives and scope by analyzing customer requirements and producing sketches, drawings, written descriptions, or specifications for customer approval;
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, plant safety standards, pressure safety design, and environmental standards on all projects;
• Work with other engineers to gain insight into maintenance and reliability improvement programs in chemical plants and apply these learnings to assigned projects;
• Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for projects;
• Assist with procurement activities, including equipment specifications, bid evaluation, and contract administration;
• Support engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies by analyzing customer needs and data, researching options, coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations;
• Collaborate with production and technical staff on day-to-day activities such as process troubleshooting and problem solving with operations and compliance organizations to drive attainment of project goals;
• Aid implementation of the Operational Excellence program and support process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives site-wide.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering;
• Successfully completed sophomore year or higher;
• Willingness to work in a chemical plant environment and ability to work 40 hours per week;
• Physically willing and able to climb stairs and ladders and to move safely within an operating plant;
• Ability to drive to and from the work location;
• Available for a 6-month Co-op assignment for Spring 2027 (January to June) or Fall 2027 (May/June to December), with accommodations for schools on the quarter system as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $43.25. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

YOUR APPLICATION

Ruveon offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity and want to empower growers to unlock their full potential, we encourage you to apply now. we're building a focused, fast-moving team, and we'd like to hear from you.

To all recruitment agencies: Ruveon does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ruveon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Ruveon is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Ruveon is an E-Verify Employer.

Location:

United States : Louisiana : Luling

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

878826

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]