Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Co-Op

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products, processes, and new technologies we rely on possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate-friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure, sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Co-ops to join teams across our U.S. operations.

As an Engineering Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals on meaningful projects in a manufacturing, laboratory, or engineering environment. You'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-world challenges while developing your technical, problem-solving, and professional skills.

Our Engineering Co-op opportunities may support multiple Chemours business units and U.S. locations, with specific assignments based on business needs, student interests, academic background, and availability.

Successful co-ops are curious, collaborative, safety-minded, and ready to learn. They communicate effectively, take initiative, and enjoy solving real engineering problems.

Hours: Regular full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week
Work Terms: Co-op assignments may occur during spring, summer, and/or fall academic terms. Assignment length and number of rotations may vary by location and business need.

The responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to:

• Working with experienced engineers and technical professionals on improvement, reliability, optimization, and expansion projects
• Supporting manufacturing operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical problem solving
• Identifying opportunities to improve process performance, equipment reliability, efficiency, quality, and safety
• Assisting with engineering design, equipment evaluations, specifications, and technical documentation
• Supporting automation, instrumentation, electrical systems, process controls, or mechanical equipment based on engineering discipline and assignment
• Participating in process safety, environmental, and operational risk-management activities
• Supporting Management of Change and other engineering or process safety documentation, as applicable
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting engineering and operating data to support recommendations and project decisions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, EHS, R&D, and other technical functions
• Participating in project meetings, technical reviews, and team discussions
• Presenting project results, recommendations, and learnings to engineering and business stakeholders

The following is required for this role:

• Enrollment at an accredited college or university as a sophomore or above at the time of assignment
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
• Availability to work a full-time co-op schedule during the assigned term
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to work safely in an industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, and/or engineering environment, depending on assignment

The following is preferred for this role:

• 3.0 GPA or above
• Participation in engineering organizations, extracurricular activities, design teams, research, or technical projects beyond the classroom
• Previous internship, co-op, research, laboratory, manufacturing, or other relevant technical experience
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, process engineering, reliability, automation, controls, sustainability, or continuous improvement
• Strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn in a hands-on environment

Potential Engineering Experiences

Depending on your engineering discipline and assignment, your experience may include:

Chemical Engineering

• Process optimization and troubleshooting
• Process safety and Management of Change
• Production and operating data analysis
• Process design and continuous improvement

Mechanical Engineering

• Equipment reliability and maintenance
• Mechanical equipment and system design
• Root cause failure analysis
• Capital and plant improvement projects

Electrical Engineering

• Electrical systems and equipment
• Instrumentation, automation, and process controls
• Controls troubleshooting and improvement
• Electrical design and reliability projects