Process Engineer Intern

Mativ; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking interns in Neenah, WI for a 10+ week internship starting May 2026. You will work with the Technical and Operations teams on process improvements, participate in customer trials, and help identify paper defects in a collaborative mill setting.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering, have at least one year of coursework completed, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Strong Excel skills and initiative are expected for this role.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and working toward a degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering.
• Minimum 1 full year of coursework completed; preference for 2 years.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Work with Technical and Operations team on process efficiency improvements, cost savings and/or technology advancement.
• Attend meetings with leadership team, report out and complete assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify paper defects and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in new customer trials.
• Assist leadership in modifying or creating standard operating procedures.
• Lead project work as assigned by mill management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

We are actively pursuing interns with Chemical Engineering or Paper Science background to complete a 10 plus week internship program at our Neenah Mill starting in May 2026. The internship will provide exposure to many aspects of operations including a multi-functional team setting, real time production, process experience and project work with specific deliverables and exposure to the mill leadership team. Interns will participate in mills and production line operations to learn technical properties and quality issues of paper or paper-based materials.

Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business. Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively communicate, and work collaboratively in a team setting. Rate of pay ranges from $20/hour to $25/hour depending upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Technical and Operations team on process efficiency improvements, cost savings and/or technology advancement.
• Attending meetings with leadership team, reporting out and assigned tasks from meeting.
• Work with engineers and identify paper defects.
• Participate in new customer trials.
• Work with leadership to modify or create standard operating procedures.
• Project work as assigned by mill management.

Qualifications:

• Individual must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree with a concentration in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering discipline.
• Student will need to have completed a minimum of 1-full years of course work with preference for individuals who have completed 2-full years.
• Preference is a minimum 3.0 GPA in your academic field of study.
• Must have solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business.
• Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively synthesize and communicate findings, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.