R&D Product Development Co-Op

Transcontinental • Menasha, WI

8d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Create value at TC Transcontinental. At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We have been driving innovation since 1976. With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, a Canadian retail marketing services provider, Canada’s largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all. We are looking for a R&D Product Development Co-Op to fill a Co-op position for up to 9 or 12 months starting in May or June 2026. The co-op will learn characterization techniques used to support product development and manufacturing and assist in operation of the pilot plant equipment. The position involves working alongside engineers, lab scientists, and experts in the field of flexible packaging. The position participates in the daily operation of the laboratory and pilot plant equipment, including maintaining a safe working environment. The ASTRA (Art Science Technology Research and Application) Center is located at the corporate R&D facilities in Menasha, WI. This position is currently open and reflects a replacement position due to an internal transfer, promotion, or departure. The salary for this position is $25 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. This range is provided to ensure clarity and promote equitable access to employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Effective verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and implement complex instructions with minimal assistance.
• Basis understanding of statistics and data analysis.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and up to 40 lbs routinely
• Work experience in laboratory testing of packaging and related materials.
• Experience with the following manufacturing processes: blown and cast polymer film, extrusion or adhesive lamination, printing, heat sealing of flexible packaging, paper and board manufacturing.
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of the physical strength and analytical testing, failure analysis or related characterizations of packaging materials and structures.
• Experience with the following analytical instrumentation: molecular spectroscopy, thermal analysis, barrier testing, optical and electron microscopy, image analysis and processing, chemical extraction and various gas and liquid chromatography techniques.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Product Development Engineers to understand testing objectives and explanation of results.
• Conduct multiple chemical, structural and physical strength tests to investigate and predict performance attributes with the willingness to question data and unexpected outcomes.
• Assist pilot plant staff with the operation of state-of-the-art equipment.
• Participate on the safety committee and conduct all work in a safe manner.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

What This Job Offers

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