Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Stevens Point 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

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