Process Engineering Co‑Op: Optimize Mills & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401k plan with company matching

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking chemical engineering-focused co-op/interns for process engineering or process control roles at its mills. The position emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and support for startup, safety documentation, and control system improvements.

Qualified candidates are pursuing Chemical or Paper Engineering or related fields, have completed freshman year, and are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Requires major in Chemical or Paper Engineering or related field.
• Must have completed freshman year and be at least 18 years old at time of co-op/internship.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization and engineering projects to improve mill efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to troubleshoot issues and support decisions.
• Monitor process sensing equipment and control systems to verify accuracy and reliability.
• Assist startup activities, maintenance inspections, and safety documentation updates.
• Process control co-op duties include assisting with troubleshooting, data entry, and control documentation.

Education

Chemical or Paper Engineering or related field

Freshman year completed

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Trident

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking chemical engineering-focused co-op/interns for process engineering or process control roles at its mills. The position emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and support for startup, safety documentation, and control system improvements.

Qualified candidates are pursuing Chemical or Paper Engineering or related fields, have completed freshman year, and are legally eligible to work in the United States.