R&D Co-op

Sealed Air; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Sealed Air in Duncan, Oklahoma, offers a co-op/internship opportunity for Electrical or Computer Engineering students. You will participate in lab-based research, collaborate with Application Experts, and contribute as a project team member on packaging equipment across food, medical, and protective sectors.

Rotations culminate with leadership presentations; travel to customer sites may be required. The program emphasizes hands-on design, testing, CAD/PLC work, and potential full-time

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years toward a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• GPA 2.5 or higher
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be able to handle and be in direct contact with raw meat and protein products
• Able to provide own transportation to the co-op location
• Ability to travel to customer locations and work in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Work hands on to test, troubleshoot, assemble, and modify various pieces of food packaging equipment and their components
• Design new equipment using PLC/HMI and CAD software
• Work with manufacturing to build prototypes and commercial equipment
• Prepare and modify engineering drawings for ongoing projects
• Plan and conduct testing of machines to validate fitness for use in the field
• Plan and conduct experiments for the development of new products and processes under the direction of an experienced engineer
• Assist with field installations and tests as needed

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Progress toward Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

GPA 2.5+

Tools

CAD software

PLC/HMI

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com .

Job Description

Sealed Air has a strong history of successful co-op and internship placements within the organization, increasing your chances of being chosen as a full-time new hire upon completion of education. The global Research and Development (R&D) leadership team supports this avenue to build our next generation of leaders in science and engineering.

Our positions could include experiences such as:

• Plan and conduct laboratory research projects in areas of food, medical packaging, or protective packaging
• Work with Application Experts in their field
• Participate as a member of a project team
• Present to Leadership Teams at the end of each rotation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completed at least 1.5 years towards a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university
• 2.5 or higher GPA
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be able to handle and be in direct contact with raw meat and protein products
• Able to provide own transportation to the co-op location
• Ability to travel to customer locations and work in an industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable about general lab and machine shop practices
• Creative and a strong problem solver
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Pay range: $23-$26/hr
• $1200 monthly housing stipend if commuting 50 miles or more from work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Work hands on to test, troubleshoot, assemble, and modify various pieces of food packaging equipment and their components
• Design new equipment using PLC/HMI and CAD software
• Work with manufacturing to build prototypes and commercial equipment
• Prepare and modify engineering drawings for ongoing projects
• Plan and conduct testing of machines to validate fitness for use in the field
• Plan and conduct experiments for the development of new products and processes under the direction of an experienced engineer
• Assist with field installations and tests as needed

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.