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

Packaging Corporation of America; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with employer matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks chemical or paper engineering co-ops/interns to support process engineering and process control efforts at PCA mills. Responsibilities include data analysis, testing, and documentation to drive efficiency and quality improvements.

The program emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost performance with opportunities across PCA’s 10 mill locations nationwide. GPA 3.0+ and U.S. residency are required, and 18+ years old eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0/4.0 required.
• Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license.
• Major in Chemical or Paper Engineering or related field; freshman year completed or to be completed at time of co‑op/internship.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization and engineering projects to improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data for troubleshooting and decision support; use data systems for reporting and benchmarking.
• Assist with startup activities, maintenance inspections, and safety/chemical documentation updates.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Laboratory testing

Control systems

Startup support

Documentation

Education

Chemical Engineering

Paper Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trident

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks chemical or paper engineering co-ops/interns to support process engineering and process control efforts at PCA mills. Responsibilities include data analysis, testing, and documentation to drive efficiency and quality improvements.

The program emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost performance with opportunities across PCA’s 10 mill locations nationwide. GPA 3.0+ and U.S. residency are required, and 18+ years old eligibility is noted.