Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Spring 2026 (Riverville Mill)

Packaging Corporation of America•Gladstone, VA

55d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking resumes for Mechanical Engineering Co-ops (Multiple Openings for Spring 2026) at our Gladstone, VA. Paper Mill. Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill, which will include but not be limited to, compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support. Develops and maintains methods for tracking and reducing operational costs. Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information. Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions. Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes. Successful candidates should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations. Interest/aptitude in controls.

Requirements

Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Mechanical or equivalent applicable engineering program.
The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required
You must pass a drug screen
You must be eligible to work in the US full-time.
Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of pulp & paper making
knowledge of waste-water treatment
knowledge of recovery operations
Interest/aptitude in controls

Responsibilities

Providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill
Compliance process coordination
Lean projects
Quality and product safety
Analytical and systems support
Develops and maintains methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information
Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions