Research & Development Engineering Intern

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On‑site fitness center

Steel-toed shoe allowance

Team-oriented workplace experience

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Research & Development Engineering Intern to support design, testing, and continuous improvement of products and processes in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, analyze data, and gain hands‑on experience across product development, prototyping, and documentation while applying solid engineering principles and best practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material science, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with product design, prototyping, testing, and validation activities for new and existing products.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support research, product development, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including test plans, reports, specifications, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to evaluate and implement design improvements.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities, root cause investigations, and innovation projects while applying engineering principles and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Engineering software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Engineering software tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Research & Development Engineering Intern supports the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of products and processes. This role provides hands‑on experience working with cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges, analyze data, and contribute to innovation initiatives in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with product design, prototyping, testing, and validation activities for new and existing products.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support research, product development, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including test plans, reports, specifications, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to evaluate and implement design improvements.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities, root cause investigations, and innovation projects while applying engineering principles and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material science, or a related technical field; strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• competitive pay
• access to our on‑site fitness center
• a steel‑toed shoe allowance
• the chance to gain valuable experience in a team‑oriented workplace

Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family‑owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure‑sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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