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Position:ProcessEngineeringCo-op
Company: Encapsys, LLC
Location: Appleton, WI
Dates:May- December2027
Encapsys ( a part of Milliken & Company ( is looking tohire student co-ops for the 2027calendar year to joinour teamin Appleton, WI. This is a competitivelypaidco-op positionbeing offeredto students in a Chemical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or Chemistry program.Co-ops are also offered a special benefits package which includes a housing allowance and paidtime off.
Encapsys operates in the specialty chemicals industry.Holding over 75 encapsulation patents, Encapsys is agloballeader in encapsulation technologies within twoprimary business segments - Fragrance andAgriculture.Encapsys operates highly scalable encapsulation processes that deliver superior products.
Encapsys takes pride in providing co-ops with opportunities to build strong resumes through matching individual interests with available projects.Encapsys provides projects witha high levelof responsibility thathasstrong impacts on the bottom line. Co-ops will work on both collaborative and independent projects in conjunction with the engineer/scientist project leaders. Each co-op isassigneda mentor to provide guidance through the processes of training, developing, and contributing.
ProcessEngineeringplays a vital role in our ability to take products and processes from lab and pilot size trials and see them through tofull-scalemanufacturing processes ina timelyandcost-effectivemanner.Theteam works closely with R&Dand Manufacturingteams from projectinceptionto commercialization.These teams work together on new product and process development, cost reduction, product line extensions, equipment design, scale up, and exploration/development of new technologies.
Typical process design duties include:
Designing,planningand conducting lab and pilot scale experiments
Testing products
Organizing and executing project plans
Supporting the encapsulation scientists and process design engineers on pilot or production equipment during experimental trials
Involvement in the day-to-day operations ofan agricultureencapsulation plant as a process engineer
Participation in project work, daily duties, production meetings, and production-scale trials
Producing written summary reports and presentations
Education, experience,and qualifications:
Educational backgroundincludes individuals earning their B.S.with at least a 3.00 GPA in any of the following programs, rising Juniors and Seniors preferred:
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Material Science/Engineering
Other supporting competencies include:
Apply engineering and scientific principles to projects and designs
Drive for results and self-motivated
Work collaboratively within team environment
Communicate effectively
Analyze problems/issues
Foster collaboration
Manage project execution
Use sound judgment
All employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background checkandbe authorized towork in theUnited Stateson a full-time basis.
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.