Process/Paper Engineering Co-Op (Quinnesec & Escanaba, MI)

Billerud Finland Oy; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous 401(k) offerings

Company paid disability insurance

Job summary

Billerud NA is offering a Process/Paper Engineering Co‑Op in Quinnesec & Escanaba, MI. The program aims to develop future engineering and leadership talent while delivering high‑quality process support to mill operations.

Candidates should be pursuing an engineering curriculum, be eligible to work in the United States, and commit to one of two rotations (January–August or May–December). This paid/co‑op opportunity includes exposure to real projects and potential for full-time employment after

Qualifications

• Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry.
• Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co‑op start date.
• Must be available to work one of two Co‑op rotations which run either January through August or May through December.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Three semesters completed

Job description

Process/Paper Engineering Co-Op (Quinnesec & Escanaba, MI)

Purpose:

If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud NA, is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth’s most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled.

At Billerud, you can reach your full potential—and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us!

The goal of Billerud’s co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill’s operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

Qualifications

Key Accountabilities:

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives

Required Experience and Education:

• Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry
• Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date
• Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December.

Required skills:

Minimum Required Skills:

• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify).

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well being, and long term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
• Company paid disability insurance

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a bettertomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all yearround.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a bettertomorrow.

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Why Billerud?

We consider our employees to be our most important resource – it is thanks to them and our values that we are Billerud.