At Bayer we re visionaries, driven to solve the world s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining impossible . There are so many reasons to join us. If you re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there s only one choice.

Kansas City Engineer Co-Op 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience at the world s leading agriculture enterprise? Join us for an exciting opportunity where you ll work closely with our talented Engineering and Maintenance teams, developing and coordinating efforts that make a real impact in a chemical manufacturing environment.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to: 

• Real-World Experience: Gain invaluable hands-on experience in various engineering areas. 
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers and staff who are passionate about your growth.
• Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive innovation and efficiency.
• Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Collaborate and Learn: Partner with our talented engineers and staff to enhance chemical processes, improve yields, reduce waste, and cut down cycle times;
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all projects and activities align with engineering standards, Safety and Environmental regulations, and plant operating protocols;
• Manufacturing Insights: Work with facilities and reliability engineers to understand maintenance, procurement, and reliability programs in chemical plants;
• Engineering Calculations: Perform and verify engineering calculations using standard methods and principles;
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct engineering cost, feasibility, and planning studies, providing recommendations based on stakeholder needs and data analysis;
• Daily Collaboration: Team up with production and technicalstaff for process troubleshooting and problem-solving;
• Operational Excellence: Contribute to the implementation of our Operational Excellence program and support site-wide Process Improvement/Lean Manufacturing initiatives. 

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor s or master s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or related fields;
• Successfully completed your sophomore year or higher with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.;
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Able to commute daily to our site in Kansas City, MO;
• Timing: Spring (January to June) or Fall (May/June to December) 2026;
• Willing and able to climb stairs and ladders;
• Ready to work in a dynamic chemical plant setting. 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $23.20 to $44.20. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant s location, market data/ranges, an applicant s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.