Plant Optimization Engineer Intern (Chicago, IL)

Packaging Corporation of America • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

PCA's Plant Optimization Engineer Summer Internship offers hands-on technical experience across the key departments of Production and Maintenance in our box plants. Interns will also participate in a corporate office visit in Lake Forest, IL to engage with marketing, leadership, and network with fellow summer interns. Upon successful completion of the program, interns may be offered a full-time position to begin after graduation into PCA's POE Program.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline and have completed the freshman year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis
• High energy and intellectual curiosity
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• The student must take ownership of their work. The ability to work with other personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement. A positive work attitude is essential.
• Ability and willingness to travel on assignments

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of PCA's business, industry, and production.
• Build core professional skills: communication, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and networking
• Work with engineers, maintenance, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations.
• Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
• Organize, implement, and assist with moderate to large process improvements, problem elimination, equipment reliability improvements, and capital/expense projects focusing on asset health and overall improved reliability.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Recommend innovative solutions to improve equipment, facility, and plant operations.
• Each intern will be paired with a mentor to help guide their development.
• Give a final presentation on your internship experience to management & fellow interns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees