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Control Systems Engineer Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2022) - Bedford Park, IL

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Ingredion

Control Systems Engineer Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2022) - Bedford Park, IL

Bedford Park, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking a motivated student to hire for our Controls Engineering Co-Op opportunity. You will be responsible for assisting our Argo engineers with controlling production processes using modern computerized process control systems and instrumentation. You will also be applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field.

    As the Controls Engineering Co-Op, your responsibilities will include:

    • Being responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of any contractors working on projects with a goal of completing projects with zero safety or environmental incidents
    • Becoming familiar with a production channel and the control systems employed on the channel, utilizing Allen-Bradley PLCs, DeltaV, Foxboro, and/or Provox Control Systems
    • Becoming familiar with process measurement and control devices, such as control valves and process transmitters
    • Working with assigned project team and learning how to implement programming changes and tie in new field devices to the control system
    • Utilizing alarm monitoring systems to analyze alarm frequencies, recommending improvements to alarm handling and implementing approved alarm changes
    • Determining instrumentation installation requirements, control system software configuration requirements and working with team to see through the complete installation and configuration

    The Controls Engineering Co-Op position is well suited for you if you:

    • Are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication by having the ability to effect change through persuasion and reason while dealing with ambiguity?
    • Have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization?
    • Are able to deliver results in a very significant and energizing environment through multi-tasking, critical thinking, problem solving and having an analytical mindset?
    • Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality who wants to succeed?
  • Qualifications

    Qualified candidates will have:

    • Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
    • Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term (Jan 2022 - Aug 2022)
    • Skills and a demonstrated interest in computers and programming, with knowledge in one or more of the following preferred: VBA, SQL scripting, VMware/HyperV, Computer Networking, or AD Domain Administration
    • Ability to self-teach from manuals and documentation
    • 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

    To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

    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 Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

    If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

    Relocation Available:

    No

  • Industry
    Food and Beverages
  • About Us

    Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

    We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

    Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.