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Engineer Co-op

CompanyAmerican Crystal Sugar Company
LocationMoorhead
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op student will participate in various engineering-related situations across different phases of business operations. They will gain exposure to professional engineering environments and business settings throughout their tenure.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
882
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
GROW WITH US American Crystal Sugar Company is an agricultural cooperative specializing in the production of sugar and agri-products. American Crystal is owned by 2,750 shareholders/growers who raise approximately one-third of the nation’s sugarbeet acreage in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota. As the largest beet sugar producer in the United States, the company produces and sells about 15 percent of America’s finest quality sugar. American Crystal operates sugar factories in Crookston, East Grand Forks, and Moorhead, Minnesota; Drayton and Hillsboro, North Dakota. The company’s technical services center and corporate headquarters are also located in Moorhead. Along with our shareholders, American Crystal’s employees drive the performance of the company. To support our commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, we hire skilled individuals with a wide range of work experiences and educational backgrounds. We proudly offer numerous paths for growth – professionally and personally – for accountants, engineers, factory technicians, supervisors, and managers. American Crystal customers are some of the most well-known names in the food industry. We strive to be the supplier of choice for our customers. Our customers need to be delighted by our deliveries, confident in our partnering efforts, and assured they’re sourcing the safest, highest quality products available.
About the Role

Engineering Co-Op

Seeking Co-Ops to work January through August

This Co-Op is suited for a junior student in the Engineering field who wants to work full time during one semester and the summer months the following year.  American Crystal Sugar Company offers an environment that will expose a Co-Op student to a variety of engineering-related situations, as well as experience in a business setting.  The following information highlights the details of an Engineering Co-Op with American Crystal Sugar Company.

Engineering Co-Op/Internship/Trainee Program

This program was designed to offer the Engineering student engineering-related situations during various phases of the business operation. The following is an example of potential progression; however it is not a guarantee.

Engineering Co-Op

  • January to August

Engineering Summer Internship

  • May be available the following summer for students who have completed the Co-Op

  • May to August

Engineer

  • Individuals that have progressed through the Co-Op and Intern level may be considered for the Engineering Program

  • Engineer candidates must have completed their degree before entering the Engineer Program

Possible Co-Op Work Locations

Moorhead, MN

East Grand Forks, MN

Crookston, MN                

Drayton, ND                                     

Hillsboro, ND

Ideal Candidate

  • Junior in a Bachelor’s level Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering program

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Must be able to attend the full time Co-Op Program from January through August

  • Will have effective time management & organizational skills, excellent communication, and a strong independent initiative

Work Schedule

  • Full time, generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the fall or spring

  • Summer business hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.  Some flexibility may be allowed with advance notice

Starting Wage

  • $24.00 starting wage

Personal and Holiday Time

  • Earn 1 hour of Earned Sick and Safe Time for every 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours per year).

  • Receive pay for regularly scheduled hours on company observed holidays.

Co-Op Fees

  • Most co-ops require the student to pay for credits/fees.  American Crystal Sugar Company will pay these fees for the student co-op.

Questions – Contact Human Resources

Phone:  218-236-4419

E-mail:  careers@crystalsugar.com

Compensation Range:

$22.00 - $23.50 /hr

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Skills
Mechanical engineeringChemical engineeringElectrical engineeringTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunicationIndependent initiative
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingAgriculture
Benefits
Earned sick and safe timeHoliday payCo-op fee coverage