Technical/Product Development Co-Op Spring 2027

American Packaging Corporation•Rochester, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus of the intern will be to assist the technical staff testing physical properties of flexible packaging, both for new development and production. Work in the Corporate lab gathering data such as bond strength, seal strength, tensile strength, moisture/oxygen barrier, sustainability and other material testing. Tasked with project work and analysis of the data they collect. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science.
Experience with lab equipment such as tensile tester, heat sealer, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Ability to gather data competently into a report format
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Statistical Experience is optional

Responsibilities

Assist the technical staff testing physical properties of flexible packaging, both for new development and production.
Gather data such as bond strength, seal strength, tensile strength, moisture/oxygen barrier, sustainability and other material testing in the Corporate lab.
Perform project work and analysis of the data collected.
Perform other duties as assigned.