Chemical/Paper Engineering Co-op - Process Optimization & Control

Packaging Corporation of America; Wallula (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks Process Engineering or Process Control co-ops at the Wallula, WA mill, to support mill efficiency, data analysis, testing, and control system improvements.

Applicants should be Chemical or Paper Engineering majors, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, be a permanent U.S. resident, 18+ years old, and have completed freshman year by the time of the co‑op; starting salary is $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license.
• Majoring in Chemical or Paper Engineering or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of co-op/intern.
• Preferred: currently a member of the paper foundation at listed schools and states; first consideration for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization and 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 business decisions.
• Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing to support process evaluations, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Monitor key process sensing equipment, consistency loops, and control systems to verify accuracy, reliability, and proper operation.
• Assist with startup activities, maintenance inspections, lab supply management, and updates to safety or chemical documentation.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemical Engineering

Paper Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trident

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks Process Engineering or Process Control co-ops at the Wallula, WA mill, to support mill efficiency, data analysis, testing, and control system improvements.

Applicants should be Chemical or Paper Engineering majors, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, be a permanent U.S. resident, 18+ years old, and have completed freshman year by the time of the co‑op; starting salary is $25–$30 per hour.