Engineering Intern (12-Week Assignment)

Clearwater Paper; Arkansas City (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Paper is offering an Engineering Intern position based onsite at one of our mills. You will gain hands-on experience by collaborating with engineers to learn the paper-making process from creation to distribution and participate in value-adding projects that support business goals.

You will work under department managers, receive mentorship, and engage in cross-functional learning across manufacturing operations, with emphasis on real-world impact and career development.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ overall GPA.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; leadership experience is a plus.
• PPE and working in an industrial mill environment must be understood.

Responsibilities

• Learn the paper-making process from creation to distribution with engineers.
• Identify improvement opportunities through strategic projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department leaders to drive value.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Where you will work

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

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard.

The Cypress Bend facility is in the historic Mississippi River Delta and produces bleached paperboard and bleached Kraft pulp, used in the production of folding cartons, commercial print paperboard, carded packaging, and cup stock.

The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard products. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy.

What you will do

Kickstart Your Career as an Engineering Intern at Clearwater Paper!

What You'll Gain

• Real-World Impact: Dive into high-value strategic projects while mastering our manufacturing processes
• Dedicated Mentorship: Benefit from intentional coaching, professional guidance, and cross-departmental exposure
• Inclusive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and shared experiences
• Career-Boosting Skills: Walk away with technical expertise, invaluable industry knowledge to build out your resume

Key Responsibilities

As an Engineering Intern at Clearwater Paper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work on value‑adding projects and gain a general knowledge of manufacturing. Engineering Interns will work under the supervision of our Department Managers to develop, implement, and maintain our systems to meet business objectives and goals. You will be immersed in strategic projects to bring value to our business and gain knowledge of our manufacturing process. We provide intentional coaching and mentorship to support you during your time with us and help you learn all areas of the business. We value diversity through collaborative teamwork and sharing experiences. Combining training and hands‑on experience, you will leave the internship with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. This will be a great addition to your resume and will give you professional experience to supplement your college education!

• Partner with Clearwater Paper engineers to learn the paper‑making process from creation to distribution
• Identify areas of improvement through strategic projects
• Collaborate with others including cross‑functional leaders and team members

What you will need

To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• Majoring in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ overall GPA
• High attention to detail with strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills, leadership experience, and self-motivation
• Industrial Environment - subject to extreme heat and cold
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in the mill environment
• Noisy, dusty, and working around moving equipment

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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