Ingredion Incorporated · 1 day ago
Process Engineer Co-Op, Dry Starch (2026)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New GradIngredion Incorporated is seeking a motivated student to join their Process Engineering group as a Co-Op in packaging. The role involves partnering with senior engineers to monitor process conditions, provide engineering support, implement process improvements, and assist in achieving safety, quality, production, and cost goals.
BrewingFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Providing technical support to maintenance and operations groups including, process studies, troubleshooting, process optimization, and maintenance of historical data to identify, monitor and control key operating parameters
Working on capital permits, projects, and engineering studies as assigned to support plant goals
Managing projects of up to $50k and duration of 1-2 years in compliance with Ingredion’s ethics, safety, and engineering standards
Conducting process training and ensuring documentation is up to date when projects are completed
Providing technical support to the plant safety professional on facility safety initiatives when designing and/or redesigning work processes to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses
Keeping current in discipline, assessing new technologies and ideas, developing, evaluating, and seeking approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the process
Qualification
Required
Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related degree
Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term
Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process, and the systems and principals involved in its operation
Ability to tackle problems, identify improvement opportunities, implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports
Proven analytical problem solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Experience with PC Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT
Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergraduate status, must have completed at least three years of coursework with status as a junior, senior or non-graduating senior
Benefits
Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
Internship Program Events & Activities
Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
Intern Buddy Program
Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
Achieve Recognition Program
Perkspot Discount Program
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a competitive company match
Company
Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-08-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
James Zallie
President and CEO
K
Kevin Wilson
Vice President & Corporate Treasurer
Recent News
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