Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Co-op

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging seeks an electrical engineering co-op for Spring–Summer 2027 in Green Bay, WI. You will support EI&C engineers on tasks, gain exposure to Distributed Control Systems and PLC programming, and assist with field data gathering and documentation. Hours are M-F 7A–3P.

Engagement focuses on collaboration with plant personnel and engineering teams to ensure proper execution of work and timely delivery of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study from an accredited institution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at multiple levels.
• Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines.
• Must be willing to work in dirty, noisy, hot, humid environments.
• Ability to work with plant personnel and engineering groups to ensure the proper execution of work.
• Prioritization of time and work.
• Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting EI&C Department Engineers in assigned tasks
• Creating value-added changes in the Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC programming
• Field data gathering, inventory management analysis, and documentation streamlining
• Maintaining/updating drawings and equipment files
• Supervising project-related items and equipment/parts installations
• Meeting with contractors, vendors, engineers, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview

A successful candidate will provide engineering support for electrical, instrumentation and control applications for all paper mill operations. The successful candidate will gain exposure to process control systems, power distribution systems and EI&C-related equipment, along with gaining engineering experience in an industrial maintenance setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting EI&C Department Engineers in assigned tasks
• Creating value-added changes in the Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC programming
• Field data gathering, inventory management analysis, and documentation streamlining
• Maintaining/updating drawings and equipment files
• Supervising project-related items and equipment/parts installations
• Meeting with contractors, vendors, engineers, etc.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study from an accredited institution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at multiple levels
• Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines
• Must be willing to work in dirty, noisy, hot, humid environments
• Ability to work with plant personnel and engineering groups to ensure the proper execution of work
• Prioritization of time and work
• Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines

This co-op position is available for the Spring-Summer 2027 or Summer-Fall 2027 semester. Hours are M-F 7A - 3P.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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