R&D Co-op

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Sealed Air offers a co‑op/internship program designed to develop the next generation of engineers. Students will conduct lab research in areas like food, medical, and protective packaging while rotating through projects and presenting learnings to leadership teams.

Eligible candidates are pursuing Electrical or Computer Engineering with a GPA of 2.5+, able to travel to customer sites, and willing to work in an industrial environment. Housing stipend is provided for commuting long distances.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing at least 1.5 years toward a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on to test, troubleshoot, assemble, and modify packaging equipment components.
• Design new equipment using PLC/HMI and CAD software.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to build prototypes and commercial equipment.
• Prepare and modify engineering drawings for ongoing projects.
• Plan and conduct testing of machines to validate field fitness.
• Plan and conduct experiments for development of new products and processes under supervision.
• Assist with field installations and tests as needed.

Skills

Hands-on

Strong problem solver

Independent work

Good written and verbal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI

CAD software

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
• Strong hands‑on skills
• Creative and a strong problem solver
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Compensation/Benefits

• 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