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Reliability Engineer Co-op January 2024

To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process.

Your Co-op

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.

Our co-ops are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.

Engineering Co-op

Provide engineering students interested in reliability engineering and management an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a plant processing business environment. The position includes learning to lead people, processes and assets related to the effective operation of facility production and utility assets ensuring uptime and repairs costs are optimized. Day-to-day supervision of skilled trades people to handle planned and unplanned work activities related to asset performance and uptime. Responsible for the short- and long-term planning activities including weekly maintenance activities, capital projects and process improvement utilizing tools such as: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S and 5-Why to the prevention of asset failures. Opportunities exist nationwide within various businesses. The intent of the Engineer C-op role is to allow individuals to be exposed to the technical and management aspects of engineering, while beginning to develop an interest for longer term career aspirations.

Your Work

• Gain an understanding of the reliability principles, practices, and strategies associated with plant, process, and equipment by working with a diverse group of functional areas on such projects as: cause analysis, reliability centered maintenance, mechanical integrity, equipment maintenance strategies, uptime improvements, and plant equipment and process improvements.
• Work with a diverse group of cross - functional areas such as safety and environmental, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and operations.
• Connect with people diverse in language ability, educational levels, and experience.
• Learn the importance of interpreting and implementing government safety and environmental regulations in line with company policies.
• Orientation to the company will be presented and an on - going job performance assessment will be provided.
• Co-ops who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered a second internship/co-op or full-time position for the following year.

Our Programming

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Co-ops are invited to participate in events throughout their co-op that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops/associates across the U.S.

Co-op details

• Co-ops are typically 7-8 months in duration.
• Co-ops are paid hourly for time worked.
• Co-ops are responsible for transportation to and from work.
• Various plant locations across the U.S.- must be open to relocation.
• The plant environment is team oriented, fast paced, and hands-on.
• Our environment will focus on employee engagement, inclusion, and innovation.
• Co-ops are given the opportunity to showcase their skills and gain hands-on experience working on different projects from designing and upgrading current systems, to reviewing and updating plant drawings.
• This job involves physical activity which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a regular basis – involving bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. The work may also involve other exertions, conditions, or exposures (i.e.- heat, cold, grain dust, etc.).
• Locations could include: Bloomington, IL; Charlotte, NC; Guntersville, AL; Lafayette, IN; Memphis, TN; Sidney, OH

Our Benefits

We promote a culture that celebrates differences. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates intellectually diverse set of employees. Our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and maximize our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. 

Our Network

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the co-op, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

Our Vibrant Community

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:

Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Group Responsible for Orienting and Welcoming (GROW), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women’s Network.

Required Qualifications

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (ChE), BioChemical Engineering (BChE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Biosystems Engineering (BSE), Agricultural Engineering (AgE), Mining Engineering (MinE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Industrial Engineering (IE), Environmental Engineering, Packaging or other related engineering discipline
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree to be/recently completed between December 2024 – May 2027
• Able to complete a 7–8-month co-op in the Spring and Summer (January - August 2024)
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for a co-op opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors or seniors currently enrolled in an accredited Maintenance and Reliability Program.
• Previous plant, production, co-op, or intern experience preferred.
• Overall 2.7 GPA preferred.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership experience