Chemical Engineering Co-op: Process Eng/Control

Packaging Corporation of America; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking candidates for a Process Engineering Co‑Op/Intern or Process Control Co‑Op/Intern in Olive Branch, MS. The role combines hands‑on mill projects with data analysis, testing, and documentation updates to support process optimization.

The opportunity covers duties across process engineering and control systems, with prerequisites including a 3.0 GPA, U.S. resident status, and enrollment in Chemical or Paper Engineering.

Qualifications

• Must be majoring in Chemical or Paper Engineering or a related field.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of co-op/intern.
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 and permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization and engineering projects to improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process, production, and laboratory data to troubleshoot issues and support decisions.
• Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing to support process evaluations and quality control.
• Monitor key process sensing equipment, loops, and control systems for accuracy and reliability.
• Assist with startup activities, maintenance inspections, and updates to safety or chemical documentation.
• Support process control with troubleshooting, data entry, and documentation updates.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

Chemical or Paper Engineering major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trident

AutoCAD

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking candidates for a Process Engineering Co‑Op/Intern or Process Control Co‑Op/Intern in Olive Branch, MS. The role combines hands‑on mill projects with data analysis, testing, and documentation updates to support process optimization.

The opportunity covers duties across process engineering and control systems, with prerequisites including a 3.0 GPA, U.S. resident status, and enrollment in Chemical or Paper Engineering.