Process Engineering Co‑Op: Optimize Mill Performance

Packaging Corporation of America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision after 30 days

401k with employer match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites students to apply for Process Engineering Co‑Op or Process Control Co‑Op positions in Jackson, AL. The role focuses on supporting mill efficiency, safety, and cost performance, with data analysis and testing to drive decisions.

Candidates should be pursuing Chemical or Paper Engineering, have completed freshman year, and be eligible for U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license.
• Majors should be Chemical Engineering or Paper Engineering or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co‑op/intern.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of co‑op/intern.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization and engineering projects to improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process and lab data to troubleshoot issues and support business decisions using process information systems.
• Conduct routine pulp, paper, and chemical testing to support evaluations and quality control.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Paper Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Trident

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites students to apply for Process Engineering Co‑Op or Process Control Co‑Op positions in Jackson, AL. The role focuses on supporting mill efficiency, safety, and cost performance, with data analysis and testing to drive decisions.

Candidates should be pursuing Chemical or Paper Engineering, have completed freshman year, and be eligible for U.S. work authorization.