Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op: Paper Manufacturing & CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom’s Thilmany Plant in Kaukauna, WI, seeks a motivated Process Engineer Intern or Co-Op for 2027. You will work with process engineers, operations leaders, maintenance, and production teams to support continuous improvement, analyze processes, and contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, have strong analytical skills, and are comfortable on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering degree program.
• Minimum sophomore standing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting and spending time on the production floor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

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 and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects
• Support process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to production, quality, equipment performance, or process variability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and technical teams to implement process changes
• Develop and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical reports.
• Conduct field observations and collect production data to support engineering studies.
• Assist with capital project planning and execution as assigned.
• Present project findings and recommendations to plant leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative

Education

Paper Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering degree program

Minimum sophomore standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Ahlstrom’s Thilmany Plant in Kaukauna, WI, seeks a motivated Process Engineer Intern or Co-Op for 2027. You will work with process engineers, operations leaders, maintenance, and production teams to support continuous improvement, analyze processes, and contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, have strong analytical skills, and are comfortable on the production floor.