Engineering Co-op

Domtar Products•Plymouth, NC

About The Position

Domtar is seeking upcoming college freshman, sophomores, and juniors with a focus in Mechanical, Electrical, Paper Science or Chemical Engineering interested in growth development and sophisticated project assignments to join our co-op program in Plymouth, NC in 2026! In our Engineering Co-op Program, students will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our engineering co-op students help turn dreams into reality, bring world-class innovation to market and help design our next generation of amazing products that people touch every day! You’ll become fully integrated into one of our U.S. mills, engaged in site tours, work directly with executives and management and have assigned mentors to maximize the learning experience. Our platform provides opportunity for hard working individuals to propel themselves into an Entry Level Engineering role upon graduation. Career advancement at Domtar exists in operations, maintenance, quality assurance, product development, wastewater treatment, environmental and safety operations. Co-op programs run during the Fall or Spring semester and require 40 hours per week. Based on the mill location, Co-op program durations may vary and could be modified to support a shorter or longer program to meet school requirements. Domtar compensates their co-op’s with competitive hourly rates. We offer relocation/mileage reimbursement, housing/stipends, mentor programs and safety allowances based on mill location. Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior in an accredited degree program. Desired majors include Mechanical, Electrical, Paper Science, Chemical Engineering
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Technical writing, presentation and critical thinking skills to quickly grasp the concepts and components of the pulp and paper industry and process application.

Nice To Haves

CAD experience preferred but not required.
Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities.
Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.
Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
High level of initiative and motivation.
Resourceful, quick learner and dependable.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Resourceful, quick learner and dependable with demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Focus on improving the quality control of paper machines by proactively identifying potential problems, and quickly and efficiently troubleshooting issues.
Analyze production costs, productivity issues, and provide quality control improvement solutions.
Technical exposure to various production and support units within the electrical and mechanical teams supporting piping and instrumentation based projects.
Research and develop processes and guidelines for various functional operational units within the facility.
Detailed documentation of findings in various systems.
Decipher data, apply findings into project recommendations, and revise project plans/drawings/materials.