Process Engineer Intern/Co-op - Pulp Mill (Housing Stipend)

Ahlstrom; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom invites motivated students to join our Pulp Mill team in Kaukauna, WI as a Process Engineer Intern or Co‑Op for 2027. You will work with process engineers, operations leaders, and maintenance staff to support safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-moving paper manufacturing environment.

This role suits problem-solvers who enjoy data analysis and want to see the tangible impact of their work on manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Assist/lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, 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 changes.
• Develop and update process documentation and technical reports.
• Conduct field observations and collect production data for engineering studies.
• Assist with capital project planning and execution; present findings to plant leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excel

MS Office

Education

Paper Science/Engineering degree (pursuing)

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ahlstrom invites motivated students to join our Pulp Mill team in Kaukauna, WI as a Process Engineer Intern or Co‑Op for 2027. You will work with process engineers, operations leaders, and maintenance staff to support safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-moving paper manufacturing environment.

This role suits problem-solvers who enjoy data analysis and want to see the tangible impact of their work on manufacturing operations.