Engineering Co-Op & Internship Opportunities | Summer 2027

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional mentorship

Networking opportunities

Hands-on project ownership

Full-time summer experience

Job summary

Kruger Products Memphis is seeking engineering interns for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience at a large-scale tissue mill. You will work directly with engineers, operators, and leadership on real projects that impact production, safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Students pursuing Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Automation engineering are sought after. The program offers mentorship, meaningful ownership, and networking with plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline listed above.
• Completed at least the second semester of your freshman year by Summer 2027.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reliability and maintenance projects.
• Contribute to process controls and automation efforts.
• Participate in energy and utilities projects and data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers and plant leaders on real business projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

GPA 2.8 or higher

Job description

Kruger Products | Memphis, TN

Launch Your Engineering Career with a Leading Tissue Manufacturer

At Kruger Products, we manufacture some of the tissue products used every day in homes across North America. Our Memphis facility is a large-scale, technically advanced paper mill where we produce high-quality tissue products through sophisticated manufacturing processes involving papermaking, converting, automation, reliability engineering, utilities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Our engineers play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations across the facility.

Engineering Co-Ops and Interns for Summer 2027 who are eager to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a job-shadowing program. Students work directly alongside experienced engineers, operators, maintenance professionals, and manufacturing leaders while contributing to real business projects that create measurable impact.

Engineering Majors of Interest

We Are Seeking Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree In

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Or other closely related engineering disciplines

What You'll Experience

Depending on business needs and your area of study, projects may include:

• Manufacturing process optimization
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Reliability and maintenance projects
• Process controls and automation
• Electrical systems improvement
• Energy and utilities projects
• Equipment performance analysis
• Safety and risk reduction initiatives
• Data analysis and problem‑solving projects
• Standard operating procedure development
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives

You will have the opportunity to work directly with engineers and operational leaders while developing practical skills that cannot be learned in a classroom environment alone.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for students who are curious, driven, and excited about solving real‑world manufacturing challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline listed above
• Completed at least the second semester of your freshman year by Summer 2027
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated initiative through work experience, project teams, student organizations, research, athletics, or leadership activities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Desire to learn and contribute in a manufacturing setting
• Interest in industrial operations, reliability, automation, process improvement, or engineering design

Our Selection Philosophy

We Seek High‑potential Students Who Demonstrate

• Initiative
• Accountability
• Continuous learning
• Teamwork
• Safety awareness
• Strong work ethic

While academic performance is important, we recognize that success is not measured by GPA alone. We encourage students who have challenged themselves through leadership experiences, hands‑on projects, work experience, student organizations, or personal growth opportunities to apply.

We're interested in identifying future engineering talent with the potential to grow into long‑term careers within manufacturing.

Program Types

Summer Internship

• Full‑time summer experience
• Meaningful project ownership
• Professional mentorship
• Networking opportunities with engineering and plant leadership

Engineering Co‑Op

• Extended work‑term opportunities
• Deeper project involvement
• Exposure to multiple engineering functions
• Opportunity to build long‑term relationships within the business

Why Kruger Products?

At Kruger Products Memphis, You Will

• Work in a technologically advanced tissue manufacturing facility
• Gain hands‑on experience with real engineering challenges
• Learn from experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
• Contribute to projects that directly impact production, safety, reliability, and operational performance
• Build skills that will prepare you for a successful engineering career