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Pilot Plant Engineer Co-op (January 2026)

CPM Holdings, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Crown is the world leader in oil seed extraction technology, refining plants, and equipment serving global customers from its locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our passion to deliver superior quality, superior-value processing systems and technologies made us a preferred partner to the agricultural industry and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Pilot Plant Engineering Co-op is a full time, 8-month assignment, that supports the Pilot Plant team by completing tasks such as, process and safety improvements, documentation management, and process troubleshooting. The Co-op position is to allow the individual to be exposed to multiple facets within engineering and assist in creating long term career aspirations. This position works closely with Pilot Plant leadership and engineers, Pilot Plant Technicians, Chemists, R&D, Safety Manager, and other Engineers in the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Engineering Support – provide engineering capability for the facility including general engineering, mass & energy balances, PFD’s, P&ID’s, lay-outs and general design.
  • Safety Support – assist with process safety management documentation and procedures, complete necessary permits for confined space, lock-out tag-out, and other safety procedures, and assist with environmental permitting.
  • Operations Support - shadow Plant Operations, Maintenance and Chemists to understand different areas of the pilot plant and the oilseed process.
  • Project Support – execute on a capital project, including development of scope of work, develop and follow a budget, equipment specification, purchase requests, and coordination of contractors.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS :

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering program
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week during the term :
  • January 2026 - August 2026  o r

  • May 2026 - December 2026
  • Shift work (nights) for minimum of 2 weeks for training / shadowing
  • Plant environment approximately 75% of the time; some exposure to chemicals, hazardous materials, and noise. May work at heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather conditions.
  • Experience with safety processes such as confined space, lock-out tag-out, fall protection, NFPA 36 and PSM, a plus
  • Experience with 3D Drawing Capability in Autocad Plant 3D, a plus
  • Strong Microsoft office skills.
  • Self manages; takes initiative and able to collaborate across geographies and functions in a matrixed environment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
  • High integrity and ethics.
  • CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical / dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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