• Job Description

  Req#: R0031977

  Fall Co-Op Student Engineer
  Weir ESCO
  Portland, OR
  Hybrid
  
  
  Purpose of Role:

  Today’s STEM leaders must master a broad skillset in multiple disciplines. Our program gives early-career engineers specialized technical and business skills in the mining equipment sector. If you want to make a difference in an evolving field - and in the world - through innovation, safety and sustainability, we want to meet you.

  As part of this program, interns will commit to working full or part time for approx. 12-24 weeks at our Divisional Headquarters in Portland, OR. Professional development, mentoring, exposure to our business, and impactful work alongside industry experts and customers, will be part of this unique experience—and you will be supported by a group of smart, hard-working people, many of whom started with the company early in their careers.

  
  Why choose Weir:
  Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
  
  
  An opportunity to g row your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
  
  
  Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
  
  
  Who you might be:

  • Intellectually curious with a continuous improvement mindset.

  • Self -motivated and open to new challenges.

  • Skilled at thinking critically, sustainably and globally.

  • Passionate about STEM careers and education.

  • Seeking ways to positively contribute to workplace inclusion and belonging.

  • Team player, ready to work with diverse communities worldwide.

  • Committed to delivering exceptional customer service.

  • Excited to work for a global organization in an industry that is evolving and growing.

  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

  
  
  Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

  • This opportunity is ideal for aspiring professionals in their junior or senior year of college and who want to accelerate their path to professional work experience.

  • Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program

  • Highly proficient in verbal and written English

  • Have an appetite for learning and are open to feedback

  • Have strong attention to detail, are organized and a team player

  • Must be permanently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

  
  
  Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
  
  
  For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
  
  
  Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
  
  
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• About the company

  The Weir Group plc is a Scottish multinational engineering company headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.

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