Engineering Co-Op

Date: Jun 13, 2026

Location: Loudon, Tennessee, United States

Company: www.viskase.com

Position Overview

Viskase operates a viscose chemical extrusion facility in Loudon, Tennessee and is seeking a student to fill a full-time 15-month position as a co-op student in the Corporate Controls Engineering department.

 

The Engineering Co‑Op Program provides students with hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting process improvement, quality, and efficiency initiatives. The program develops practical engineering skills while building a pipeline of talent aligned with the organization’s operational needs.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Corporate Controls Engineering activities.
  • Order and track materials as needed for Engineering projects.
  • Assist engineers in preparing design documentation.
  • Technical interface with external and internal customers.
  • Assist plant operations in a technical capacity with troubleshooting controls related issues
  • Other tasks as assigned

 

Education: 

Completion of 2 years of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering program or a program in a closely related field (required)

 

Experience:

  • No experience required

**Must meet Education requirements

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent Written & Verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • The co-op is always expected to work safely, in accordance with Viskase policies & procedures and generally recognized best practices. 
  • The co-op should be eager to learn – there is a large learning curve to the chemical & mechanical processes taking place at Viskase.
  • Excellent organizational skills

 

Thank you for your interest and consideration in a career with Viskase!

 

www.viskase.com

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities