Process Engineering Co-op for Paper & Pulp Optimization

Packaging Corporation of America; San Mateo (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Process Engineering Co-Op or Process Control Co-Op to support mill efficiency, data analysis, and control system improvements at PCA locations across the United States.

The role offers hands-on experience in process optimization, data collection, testing, and startup activities, with opportunities to learn AutoCAD, Trident, and control documentation in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Majoring in Chemical or Paper Engineering (or related field).
• Freshman year must be completed by time of co‑op/intern.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization projects to improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost.
• Collect and analyze process, production, and lab data to troubleshoot issues and guide decisions.
• Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing for evaluations and quality control.
• Monitor sensing equipment, loops, and control systems for accuracy and reliability.
• Assist with startup activities, maintenance inspections, and safety documentation updates.
• Additional duties as requested by management.
• Support control engineers and mill operations with troubleshooting and system improvements.
• Update drawings and control documentation using Trident, AutoCAD, and Office.
• Assist with audits, loop checks, I/O checkout, and outage support.
• Collect and analyze process/control data to support troubleshooting and decisions.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Chemical Engineering major

Paper Engineering major

Freshman year completed

Tools

AutoCAD

Trident

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Process Engineering Co-Op or Process Control Co-Op to support mill efficiency, data analysis, and control system improvements at PCA locations across the United States.

The role offers hands-on experience in process optimization, data collection, testing, and startup activities, with opportunities to learn AutoCAD, Trident, and control documentation in a manufacturing environment.