Electrical Engineer Co-Op
Bayer
Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply electrical engineering principles within a manufacturing environment while working alongside experienced engineers and project teams. The successful candidate will support electrical and control system projects from design through startup, gaining hands-on experience in power distribution, process control systems, construction support, and project execution. This role provides valuable exposure to engineering design, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to site improvement and capital projects.
Job description
Position Purpose
This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply electrical engineering principles within a manufacturing environment while working alongside experienced engineers and project teams. The successful candidate will support electrical and control system projects from design through startup, gaining hands-on experience in power distribution, process control systems, construction support, and project execution. This role provides valuable exposure to engineering design, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to site improvement and capital projects.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare project electrical specifications and summaries for front-end design packages
- Work with electrical designers to develop project drawings for electrical and control layouts, including schematics and installation details
- Review electrical and control vendor drawings
- Support construction activities related to electrical and control system projects
- Assist in the development of electrical and instrumentation estimates for new projects
- Support engineers in the development of electrical device specifications
- Assist in the development of site power distribution and process control system designs
- Support project checkout and startup activities at manufacturing sites
Who You Are
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required
- Currently a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong academic performance and technical aptitude
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and diverse culture
Preferred
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High degree of personal initiative
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- General knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- No travel limitations
- Agricultural background
Requirements
- Currently a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong academic performance and technical aptitude
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and diverse culture
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High degree of personal initiative
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- General knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- No travel limitations
- Agricultural background
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- PTO
- Sick leave
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.