Spring & Fall 2026 Engineering Co-op Program

Albemarle

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 hours ago
Be an essential element to a brighter future.We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring an Engineering Intern for our Fall and Spring 2026 Engineering Co-op Program which each session is 14 weeks.
  • Spring 2026 | January 12 - April 17
  • Fall 2026 | September 7 - December 11
This position is in office and located in:
  • Magnolia, Arkansas
  • Kings Mountain, North Carolina
  • New Johnsonville, Tennessee
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
This position will be posted and accepting applications until Friday, November 14, 2025.Why choose to co-op at Albemarle? We offer:Competitive payThree vacation days and company holidaysSocial engagement programsSenior executive leadership networking opportunitiesCorporate housing (for those who meet relocation criteria)Full-time conversion opportunitiesWhat You Will DoJob Responsibilities for a Chemical Engineering Co-op includes one or more of the following:Process development and scale up from bench scale to commercial scalePlan and execute sample productions of new chemical products for application/customer testing and market developmentGuide and support process hazard analyses prior to scale upDevelop speculative economics for new products and processesDevelop and implement safety, quality, environmental and profit improvement projectsCommunicate with, travel to, and provide technical support to operating plants worldwide to implement improvements, troubleshoot problems, or help increase production, reduce costs, improve quality or reduce environmental impactJob Responsibilities for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op includes one or more of the following:Provide "hands-on" mechanical engineering technical support in a chemical manufacturing plant.Develop innovative designs and implement safety, environmental and profit improvement projects.Provide technical service to include troubleshooting, failure analysis and technical coverage of mechanical systems.Develop preventative maintenance and reliability programs for a wide array of rotating equipment.Provide technical support on process hazard analyses.Support efforts to increase production, reduce costs and improve quality while reducing environmental impact.Job Responsibilities for an Electrical Engineering Co-op includes one or more of the following:Provide technical support to electrical and control equipment in a chemical manufacturing plantConceive, develop, design and/or implement improvements to plant electrical infrastructure, control systems and instrumentationDevelop preventative maintenance programs for critical electrical and control equipmentProvide technical service to include troubleshooting, pilot plant, lab work and/or technical coverageProvide technical support on Process Hazard AnalysesEconomic analysis, estimation and/or project executionCommunicate with various plant groups to implement changeSupport efforts to increase production, reduce costs and improve quality while reducing environmental impactWhat You BringRequired:Strong written and verbal communications skillsMust be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hrs/week)Seeking sophomore level candidates (any graduation date between Dec 2027 to Dec 2028)Pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an ABET Accredited University majoring in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar disciplinePreferred:Prior industrial or manufacturing experience a plusDesired Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scaleBenefits of Joining AlbemarleCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits packageA diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

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