Chemical/Paper Engineering Co Op/Intern - All Mills

PCA • Tomahawk, WI

23h • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Chemical Engineering Co-op. This role may lead to two potential job titles: Process Engineering Co-op or Process Control Engineering Co-op. The primary responsibilities for both roles are to support mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance through various engineering and optimization projects. This includes data collection and analysis, routine testing, monitoring process equipment, and supporting startup and maintenance activities. The Process Control Engineering Co-op will specifically assist with troubleshooting, advanced process control, DCS, and control system improvements, including updating documentation and assisting with system audits and loop checks.

Requirements

• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Must be majoring in Chemical or Paper Engineering or a related field.
• Must have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of co-op/intern.

Nice To Haves

• Currently a member of the paper foundation at Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington – Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
• Currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.
• Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the listed schools will be given first consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization and engineering projects that improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process, production, and laboratory data to troubleshoot issues and support business decisions. Use process information systems for data entry, reporting, trending, and production benchmarking.
• Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing to support process evaluations, troubleshooting, and quality control. Conduct extra testing on an as needed basis.
• Monitor key process sensing equipment, consistency loops, and control systems to verify accuracy, reliability, and proper operation.
• Support startup activities, maintenance inspections, lab supply management, and updates to safety or chemical documentation.
• Support process control engineers, instrument technicians, and mill operations with troubleshooting, advanced process control, DCS, and control system improvement efforts.
• Use process information systems, Microsoft Office, Trident, AutoCAD, and other company software to update drawings, equipment files, functional specifications, and control documentation.
• Assist with system audits, loop checks, I/O checkout, startup support, and correction of control system documentation and wiring records during outages or down days.
• Collect, enter, and analyze process and control systems data to support troubleshooting, reliability, process optimization, and business decision-making.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligible within the first 30 days of employment).
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages (automatic enrollment).
• 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
• Employer matching contributions to the 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree