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Koppers Inc. · 1 month ago

Chemical Engineering Co-Op

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad

Koppers Inc. is a company focused on product and process development in the chemical engineering domain. They are seeking a Chemical Engineering Co-Op to assist in various testing and analysis tasks that support new product development and ensure quality in materials.

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Responsibilities

Performs and reports results of standardized ASTM/AWPA/ Koppers methods of tests determining the physical properties of samples
Designing and implementing efficient experiments and test methods for chemical and material properties testing, characterization, and failure analysis that facilitate product and process development
Testing finished prototype and commercial materials for quality and performance characteristics
Analysis of chemical and material qualification and performance testing data using statistical methods
Participate in the new product development efforts of the company by providing analytical/unit operations as needed
Participate with industrial/academic chemical analysts in analytical round robins performed by standardization organizations (ASTM, AWPA, RTA, etc.) in the development of new and improved analytical techniques
Maintain awareness of environmental/safety policies and procedures to perform duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Qualification

Chemistry degreeMS Office proficiencySolutions-oriented mindsetProject prioritizationMinimal supervisionCustomer expectationsTeam adaptabilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Sophomore level standing or higher in engineering course work leading to an Chemistry degree from an accredited 4-college or university
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to prioritize work and work on multiple concurrent projects
Ability to perform assigned tasks and complete work on schedule with minimal supervision
Demonstrated initiative to exceed customer expectations
Proficient in MS Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively present to a group
Proven adaptability and flexibility to work as a part of team

Company

Koppers Inc.

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Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.koppers.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Koppers Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.6B
2024-04-15Post Ipo Debt· $397M
2023-03-10Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-06-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M

Leadership Team

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Leroy Ball
President and CEO
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Stephen Lucas
Senior Vice President Culture & Engagement
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Recent News

Bizjournals.com Feed (2025-11-12 15:43:17)
Koppers CFO retires as Pittsburgh manufacturer searches for permanent replacement
2026-01-11
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Koppers Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith
2026-01-11
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Koppers Holdings CFO Jimmi Sue Smith retires, Bradley Pearce named interim CFO
2026-01-10
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