Co-Op Engineering

Pay Rate: $30.60 an hour

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at  or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter.

Engineering co‑op students at Sun Chemical Corporation are considered to be an integral part of the Engineering staff and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing manufacturing projects.

The goal of our co‑op program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our central engineering group. We structure the co‑op assignments so that, with each new term, the candidates develop the ability to accept an increasing level of complexity and self‑reliance. It is our goal to have our Co‑Ops fully capable of stepping into a full‑time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

• Working with engineers and plant personnel to become familiar with basic manufacturing processes.
• Plant operations and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Introduction to the Pilot lab and laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Initial exposure to smaller projects within the plant environment. As work sessions progress, projects will become larger and more complex.
• Introduction to Process Design, Project Engineering and Project Management.
• Independent work on projects both individual and group oriented.
• Develop an understanding of how to estimate project costs and calculate financial returns.
• Become more involved in evaluating processes and optimizing systems.
• Gain an understanding of automated manufacturing process design.
• Learn how to write a Capital Allocation Request (CARs).

• Be self‑motivated and eager to learn industry concepts and processes.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel.
• Self‑directed, strong interpersonal and technical skills, initiative, emphasis on quality and timeliness of work output.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Pursuing a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.