Process Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026
Saint Louis, MO, US, 63133
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
The Process Engineering Co-op will be a key member of our Engineering team out of our St. Louis, MO location. This person will be actively working in a plant environment to assist engineers with day-to-day project activities, ranging from data collection and analysis to troubleshooting.
Key Program Info:
- Dates: Fall 2026 (August-December)
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Work Environment: Onsite
- Hours: Full-time 1st shift hours for the duration of your co-op
What You'll Do as a Process Engineering Co-op
- Performing data collection and analysis using Excel, Minitab, and/or Python.
- Troubleshooting production lines.
- Undertaking value-added tasks as requested by staff members.
- Helping to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Assisting with administrative duties.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Required:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering
- Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start (August 2026)
Preferred:
- Experience in Microsoft Excel, as well as Minitab and/or Python
- Basic CAD experience
Other:
- High focus on safety and quality
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Root cause analysis and statistical analysis skills
- Strong collaboration and organizational skills
- High attention to detail
Pay range for this opportunity is $20-23/hr.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Saint Louis, MO, US, 63133
Nearest Major Market: St Louis
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