Engineering Co-Op (5-Month Assignment)

Clearwater Paper; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite at mills

Hands-on engineering experience

Job summary

Clearwater Paper Corporation seeks an Engineering Co-Op to contribute to value-adding projects and gain manufacturing knowledge. The role is based onsite at one of our fully integrated mills in Augusta, GA (also Cypress Bend, AR or Lewiston, ID).

You will work under Department Managers to develop, implement, and maintain systems to meet business objectives, leading projects through initiation to completion during the summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or pulp & paper engineering with a 2.5+ GPA in major.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and analyze data to support decisions and problem-solving.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and move ideas forward.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects involving chemicals, mechanical improvements, machine trials, and new technologies.
• Promote safe operating practices and support the safety of operations, maintenance, and staff personnel.
• Lead one or more projects from initiation through completion during the summer.
• Conduct tests and investigations to evaluate potential process changes.
• Research process equipment, obtain quotes, coordinate product trials, and make recommendations for purchases.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as needed.
• Present project updates throughout the Co-Op and a final presentation at its conclusion.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or pulp & paper engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

As an Engineering Co-Op at Clearwater Paper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work on value-adding projects and gain a general knowledge of manufacturing. Engineering Co-Ops will work under the supervision of our Department Managers to develop, implement, and maintain our systems to meet business objectives and goals.

This opportunity will be based onsite at one of our three fully integrated mills, which includes Augusta, GA, Cypress Bend, AR or Lewiston, ID.

Essential Functions

• Support process improvement projects involving chemicals, mechanical improvements, machine trials, and new technologies
• Promote safe operating practices and support the safety of operations, maintenance, and staff personnel
• Lead one or more projects from initiation through completion during the summer
• Conduct tests and investigations to evaluate potential process changes
• Research process equipment, obtain quotes, coordinate product trials, and make recommendations for purchases
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures and training materials
• Provide engineering support to other departments as needed
• Present project updates throughout the Co-Op and a final presentation at its conclusion
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or pulp and paper engineering with a 2.5+ GPA in major
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and analyze data to support decisions and problem-solving
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and move ideas forward
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner
• Ability to work an 8-hour Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional early mornings, nights, or weekends as business needs require
• Must pass an alcohol/drug screen before each Co-Op session

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.