Maintenance Electrical Engineering Co-op

Ahlstrom-5; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom's Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-op for the 2027 Spring or Fall semester. The role focuses on aiding process and reliability improvements in a paper manufacturing environment and offers exposure to a team-driven, proactive atmosphere.

The position pays $27.00 per hour and requires full-time availability for the duration, U.S. work authorization, enrollment in Mechanical Engineering or related program, and willingness to relocate to Rhinelander if

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree program.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with multiple capital and maintenance projects.
• Work with suppliers and contractors on project tasks.
• Support operations and maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related degree program

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Electrical Engineering Co-op (5769)

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-op at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin Plant for the 2027 Spring semester (January – August) or the Fall semester (June – December) . This individualwill aid in making process and reliability improvements in a paper manufacturing environment. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate

• $27.00 per hour

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, or related degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to Rhinelander, Wisconsin
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the position
• Strong desire to work within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Assist with multiple capital and maintenance projects
• Work with suppliers and contractors on project related tasks
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.