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B&G Foods North America

Engineering Co-op

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What they do

An Industrial Plant Engineer plans, designs, installs, and maintains industrial production plant facilities. Estimates production costs and performs feasibility studies in order to advise management on investment in new plants.

$86,132 / year median in Iowa

+4% projected growth

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Job Title:
Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027
Position Summary:
Co-op student will manage engineering projects within the packing or process department at the manufacturing plant.
Essential Duties:
Support the operation to meet safety, quality and reliability metrics Commissioning, Qualification and Verification of new equipment Sustainability improvements (waste reduction, energy savings) Document new and modified standard operating procedures Communicate results and teaching best practices to operators Problem analysis and problem solving for current department opportunities Participate in experimental orders for new initiatives Present improvement findings and results to plant leadership
Minimum Experience/Education:
Major:
Engineering Sophomore+ currently pursuing an Engineering Degree required. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, and Packaging Engineering degrees preferred. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Qualifications:
Must be able to work without sponsorship. Preferable that student is availability for multiple rotations. Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be willing to relocate to/reside near reporting location for duration of the assignment. Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures. Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision. Ability to use analytical skills to solve problems and think creatively. Positive communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet project deadlines. Participates in Team, Department and Plant meetings and related activities to represent operations and support projects. Maintains good working relationships with peers, technicians and leadership, etc., and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the plant.
Skills and Abilities:
1) Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations 2) Must be able to flow to work on other shifts on as needed basis 3) Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment 4) Self-motivated to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds periodically Capable of standing on a concrete floor for a significant amount of time during an 8 or 12 hour period Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and may perform some cleaning duties Able to work in areas of extreme temperatures (hot/cold) periodically
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods' diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary's, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there's a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.