Project Engineering Intern

Graham Packaging Company • Manchester Township, PA

19h

About The Position

In this position you will develop good project organizational skills by supporting all aspects of an electrical engineering project. You will work alongside a senior automation engineer developing control systems for high speed proprietary packaging equipment contributing to such things as:
General review and understanding of 1-Step RHSB Process
General understanding of PET Material Rheology and characteristics
Participating in Process Definition DOEs
Data Collection and analysis.
Setting up and configuring industrial PC’s’ and PLC’s
Developing/modifying standard work for process control and operator training
Hands-on experience with plastics manufacturing equipment.
Goal of Program:
Enhance technical understanding of extrusion, RHSB and related processes.
Experience in managing a complex DOE
Technical understanding of PET materials and characteristics.
Through understanding thermodynamic process inputs.
Learn industry terms, materials, machines and speed of manufacturing.
Example Projects:
Influences of ambient air temperature on process reliability.
Thermodynamic influencers on process controls

Requirements

• Level: Advanced Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Electrical/Computer Engineering (all non-graduating)
• Basic knowledge of packaging materials, package manufacturing processes, and distribution systems
• Capable of working in both individual and team settings
• Seeking highly energetic, creative, and motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Graduate with Bachelor’s degree within one (2) year of coop completion.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
• Pass a drug screen and background investigation

Responsibilities

• Supporting all aspects of an electrical engineering project
• Working alongside a senior automation engineer developing control systems for high speed proprietary packaging equipment
• General review and understanding of 1-Step RHSB Process
• General understanding of PET Material Rheology and characteristics
• Participating in Process Definition DOEs
• Data Collection and analysis
• Setting up and configuring industrial PC’s’ and PLC’s
• Developing/modifying standard work for process control and operator training
• Hands-on experience with plastics manufacturing equipment

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern