
Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027) at Hydrite (Lubbock, TX)
Hydrite· Lubbock, TX·
Job description
WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
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Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027
The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This position will run full-time from January - August 2027.
As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:
- Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
- Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
- Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
- Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary/directed.
- Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
- Good presentation skills preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)
WHY HYDRITE?
Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: vimeo.com/201673899
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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
Why work at Hydrite
- Culture: Family-run, privately held with a focus on integrity, innovation, safety, quality, people, and responsible growth. Recognized multiple times as a Top Workplace.
- Work environment: Primarily on-site at plant locations across the US (Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, California, South Carolina, etc.); some remote roles available (e.g., Applications Engineer).
- Benefits (from hydrite.com):
- Medical, dental, vision (including zero co-insurance/zero deductible plan)
- 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% (immediate vesting)
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Front-loaded paid time off and paid holidays
- $3,000 referral bonus
- Wellness programs with up to $600 annual reimbursement
- Adoption assistance, legal services insurance, EAP, and more
- Early talent: Internships, co-ops, and rotational programs for college students and recent graduates.