Product Development Co-Op - Spring

Printpack; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Onsite gym

Job summary

Printpack is offering a Product Development Co‑op in Williamsburg, VA. You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and Sales on growth platforms, gaining hands‑on experience and business acumen.

The role reports to the Research Engineer and includes a housing allowance and 401(k) participation. Responsibilities include producing prototypes, conducting R&D trials, project management, and developing test methods for packaging materials.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Packaging systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, CAD/drafting, packaging, materials science engineering, and food science are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing and testing of prototype samples.
• R&D trial coverage.
• Project management.
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Sophomore/Junior pursuing a BS in Chemical Eng., Mechanical Eng., Materials Science Eng. or Packaging Systems

Tools

CAD/Drafting

Job description

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world. Printpack embodies the employee‑centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956.

Printpack's Product Development and Business Development team is seeking a Product Development Co‑op student. This experience will provide you with a unique opportunity to work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and Sales on strategic growth platforms, honing your technical packaging skills as well your business acumen. This is a full‑time position located in Williamsburg, VA and will report to the Research Engineer. This is a great opportunity to get hands‑on experience on challenging projects with the largest consumer products companies in the US.

• Printpack potentially provides a $300 per week housing allowance
• option to participate in the Printpack 401K plan (with company match)
• paid holidays
• onsite exercise facility

Responsibilities

• Producing and testing of prototype samples
• R&D trial coverage
• Project management
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials

Skills set requirements include

• Sophmore or Junior working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Packaging systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, computer aided design/drafting, packaging, materials science engineering, and food science are preferred.

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