Process Engineering Co-Op

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you passionate about sustainable innovation and eager to gain real-world engineering experience? Join Novonesis as a Process Engineering Co-Op and contribute to our Production Departments in Blair, Nebraska.

As part of our 2027 Co-Op Program, you will work alongside experienced process engineers and technicians, supporting highly automated manufacturing processes while developing skills that will help you grow both personally and professionally. Novonesis offers meaningful projects, networking opportunities, and hands-on exposure to continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing practices.

The Role & Your Impact

In this role, you will help drive operational excellence across the production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Management of Change (MOC) activities related to process, automation, and equipment improvements.
• Developing technical content to enhance the operator certification program.
• Utilizing process data and historian tools to create user-friendly solutions for process accounting and troubleshooting.
• Assisting with initiatives that streamline production and improve operational efficiency.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects utilizing LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Collaborating with engineers and technicians on real-world manufacturing challenges.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (must be included on your resume).
• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous internship experience.
• Laboratory experience.
• Participation in engineering, technical, or student organizations.
• Interest in manufacturing, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with data analysis and process improvement methodologies.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Full-time Co-Op assignment lasting 7 months.
• Located on-site in Blair, Nebraska.
• Work performed in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Regular interaction with engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
• Exposure to automated processing equipment and industrial operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary: $28/hr

Relevant Information

Program Dates: January 4th, 2027 to August 1st, 2027

Position Type: Temporary position payrolled through a third-party provider

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career