Packaging Engineering Co-op - 2027
About The Position
Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company. Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an 8-month Packaging Engineer Co-op with our Research & Development team in Sheboygan Falls, WI. We have opportunities starting on January 4, 2027, or May 24, 2027. Join us in 2027 at the Johnsonville Technical Center on our Sheboygan Falls campus, which includes a packaging lab, pilot plant, product evaluation area, and engineering team.
Requirements
- Candidate must currently be in their junior or senior year and a Packaging Engineer Major
- Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core packaging concentration required
- At least 18 years old
- Willing and able to travel to various Johnsonville facilities
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience preferred
- Demonstrate leadership and persuasive skills, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Desire to contribute and learn in a team-based environment
Responsibilities
- Develop and design new packages or improve packages that meet functionality and cost requirements
- Develop protocepts of packages; this will be done with drawings, descriptions, and via computer design
- Facilitate plant trials of new packaging materials and/or equipment
- Adapt/modify current lines/equipment to new processing applications
- Troubleshoot and problem analysis related to production, products and materials
- Work with other departments (Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, etc) and outside customers and suppliers in support of projects and departmental packaging goals and objectives
Benefits
- Access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center
- Onsite medical clinic
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
