Stock Prep/Operations Process Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Ahlstrom; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mill is offering a Stock Prep/Operations Process Engineer Intern position for Summer 2027. The role supports the Production Team to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives on a paper machine process line, while developing discipline-specific skills in a team-focused environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Paper Science or related Engineering, authorized to work in the US, willing to relocate to Stevens Point, and ready to contribute technically while learning about

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar Engineering degree program
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Living in or relocating to Stevens Point, WI area from May–August 2027
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials, including development of trial plans and trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech software systems
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability and reduce environmental impact
• Provide technical support for key departments and apply problem-solving and analytical skills
• Support safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects
• Assist and/or lead continuous improvement activities and drive machine-line improvements

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication

Willing to relocate

Education

Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Proficy

Centerlining

Optivision

Aspentech

Job description

Purpose:

The goal of the Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mill’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 to 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.

We are seeking a Stock Prep/Operations Process Engineer Intern at our Stevens Point, Wisconsin plant for Summer 2027. This position will assist the Production Team in the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate:

$27.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis


• Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar Engineering degree program


• Living in or willing to relocate to the Stevens Point, Wisconsin area from May – August 2027


• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities


• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

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


• Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech software systems


• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions


• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variabilityReduce environmental impact


• Provide technical support for key departmentsProvide problem solving and analytical skills


• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper


• Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects


• Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long-term activities


• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.