Utilities Engineer Co-Op - Spring or Fall 2027

Ahlstrom-5; Town of Mosinee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Ahlstrom's Mosinee Plant in Wisconsin is seeking a Utilities Engineer Co-Op for the 2027 Spring (January–August) or Fall Semester (June–December). You will support utility operations and maintenance by analyzing data, maintaining records, and coordinating projects to ensure reliable and efficient services.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an engineering degree program (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Controls) with strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities, and capable of effective

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Controls/Automation or similar Engineering degree program.
• 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.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups.
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions.
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability.
• Provide technical support for key departments.
• Provide problem solving and analytical skills.
• Follow manufacturing policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects.
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Controls/Automation Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Utilities Engineer Co-Op - Spring or Fall 2027 (5798)

Requisition ID5798-Posted09/02/2026-Protective Materials-Technical Materials BU-Mosinee Plant-Mosinee- Posting Country (1)

We are seeking a Utilities Engineer Co-Op at our Mosinee, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Spring (January - August) or Fall Semester (June - December). This individual will assist utility operations and maintenance teams by collecting and analyzing operational data, supporting infrastructure inspections, maintaining records, and helping coordinate projects to ensure reliable and efficient utility services.

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 an Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Controls/Automation or similar Engineering degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Mosinee, Wisconsin area from January - August or June - December 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
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Provide 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 operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to 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. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com .