Mechanical Engineer Co-op, Spring 2027

Ahlstrom-5; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom's Stevens Point Mill invites a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. This role supports the Maintenance Team to achieve safety, quality, production, cost, and product development goals on a paper machine process line. The program is designed to develop engineering and leadership potential and may lead to full-time opportunities.

Pay is $27.00 per hour. Applicants must be US-authenticated, enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree, and willing to relocate to Stevens Point, WI

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or similar degree program.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Live in or willing to relocate to Stevens Point, WI for Jan–Aug 2027.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups.
• Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech software systems.
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions.
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability.
• Provide technical support for key departments.
• Provide problem solving and analytical skills.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Proficy

Centerlining

Optivision

Aspentech

Job description

Purpose: The goal of the Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mill’s Co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill’s operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as to educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op at our Stevens Point, Wisconsin plant for Spring 2027. This position will assist the Maintenance Team in the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. 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 similar Engineering degree program

Living in or willing to relocate to the Stevens Point, Wisconsin area from January – August 2027

Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities:

Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects

Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups

Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech software systems

Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions

Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability

Provide technical support for key departments

Provide problem solving and analytical skills

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 and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects

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. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com .