Process Engineer Cooperative Education Position

Liberty Paper Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting base salary $23.00 per hour

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International, headquartered in Minnesota, seeks a Process Engineer Co-op to support the Paper and Coater Production Departments, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Engineering. The role offers hands-on experience from January through August 2027, with a 40-hour work week.

You will participate in production trials, analyze data, and help advance safety, quality, cost, and process improvements across the facility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Paper Science and Engineering or Biosystems and Bioproducts Engineering.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Collect, enter, and analyze production and process data.
• Assist with production trials involving chemicals, equipment, and process-related changes.
• Update and maintain engineering documents, drawings, and related records.
• Support projects focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and other departments to support operational goals.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Complete required OSHA and other safety training.
• Perform other engineering and process-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Initiative and motivation

Excel proficiency

Education

Pursuing a degree in Paper Science and Engineering or Biosystems and Bioproducts Engineering

GPA 2.8 or higher

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Process Engineer Co-op will be an integral member of the Engineering team from January through August 2027. This position will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, gain hands-on experience, and support process improvements across the facility. The typical work schedule will be 40 hours per week.

The Process Engineer Co-op will perform a variety of engineering and process-related tasks supporting the Paper and/or Coater Production Departments, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Engineering Department. The position will participate in production trials involving chemicals, equipment, and process-related changes and will assist with projects focused on safety, quality, cost, and operational improvements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, enter, and analyze production and process data.
• Assist with production trials involving chemicals, equipment, and process-related changes.
• Update and maintain engineering documents, drawings, and related records.
• Support special projects focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and other departments to support operational goals.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Complete required OSHA and other safety training.
• Perform other engineering and process-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Pursuing a degree in Paper Science and Engineering or Biosystems and Bioproducts Engineering
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Pursuing a degree in Paper Science and Engineering or Biosystems and Bioproducts Engineering.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $23.00 per hour. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.