Intern/Co-op - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Domtar; Ashdown (AR); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing stipend

Safety boot allowance

Professional support

Résumé du poste

Domtar Ashdown Mill is looking for ambitious Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering students for internships and co-ops in 2027. You will apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and make a measurable impact from day one.

You will gain real-world experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment, mentorship from operational leaders, and exposure to process engineering, maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• CAD experience preferred but not required.
• Technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to projects that improve production, reliability, safety, quality, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Analyze operational data, production costs, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities and develop recommendations.
• Support engineering projects from concept through implementation, including design, estimating, drafting, documentation, and field execution.
• Assist with process optimization, troubleshooting, quality improvements, and reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to solve technical challenges and support project execution.
• Research, develop, and document processes, standards, and procedures for operational improvements.
• Present project findings and recommendations to mill teams.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing systems, instrumentation, maintenance activities, and capital projects.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Analytical skills

CAD

Formation

Sophomore/Junior/Senior pursuing Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Outils

CAD

Description du poste

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

Domtar Ashdown mill is seeking college sophomores, juniors and seniors with a focus in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering interested in growth development and sophisticated project assignments to join our intern/co-op program in 2027!

Launch Your Engineering Career with Domtar

Domtar's Ashdown Mill is seeking ambitious Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering students who want to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, work alongside experienced engineers, and make a measurable impact from day one.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world engineering experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and operational leaders.
• Exposure to process engineering, maintenance, reliability, capital projects, and operations.
• Opportunities to lead meaningful projects with measurable business impact.
• Professional development through networking, presentations, and project reporting.
• Potential pathway to future internships, co-ops, and full-time Entry Level Engineer development program opportunities after graduation.
• Competitive pay, housing stipend, safety boot allowance, and professional support throughout the program.

Program Opportunities

• Internship: A short work experience program typically lasting between 10-12 weeks in between the Spring and Fall semesters/quarters with work hours up to 40 hours per week.
• Co-operative education (co-op): A longer work experience program typically lasting 4-12 months following semester(s)/quarters such as Spring (January-May) or Fall (August-December). Students may take a semester/quarter(s) off or attend part-time while working between 15-40 hours per week.
• Program periods:
  Spring co-op – January to May 2027
  Summer internship – May to August 2027
  Summer to Fall co-op – May to December 2027
  Fall co-op – August to December 2027

What You Will Do

• Contribute to projects that improve production, reliability, safety, quality, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Analyze operational data, production costs, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities and develop recommendations.
• Support engineering projects from concept through implementation, including design, estimating, drafting, documentation, and field execution.
• Assist with process optimization, troubleshooting, quality improvements, and reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to solve technical challenges and support project execution.
• Research, develop, and document processes, standards, and procedures for operational improvements.
• Present project findings and recommendations to mill teams.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing systems, instrumentation, maintenance activities, and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• CAD experience preferred but not required.
• Technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.

Who We Are Looking For

• Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to develop new skills.
• Enjoys solving technical and operational problems.
• Strong team player who communicates effectively and collaborates well with others.
• Demonstrates initiative and actively seeks opportunities to improve processes.
• Exhibits leadership potential through academics, projects, organizations, or work experience.
• Committed to safety and environmental stewardship in all activities.
• Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

If you’re looking for more than just an internship or co-op and want an opportunity to develop technical skills, build your professional network, and contribute to meaningful engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, education verification, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings. This is a safety sensitive position.

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter.

Nearest Major Market: Texarkana