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Fall 2026 Engineering Internship Co-Op
Packaging Corporation of America
Posted Saturday, April 18, 2026
Posting ID: 23141
Deridder, LA
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Principle Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects during design and construction.
- Assist with software and hardware checkout on new systems and control strategies.
- Build and implement equipment maintenance databases.
- Perform data collection and analysis for production optimization.
- Work with engineers, maintenance, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations.
- Coordinate inspection programs for tanks and pressure vessels.
- Work on special projects to optimize chemical usage in the pulping process.
- Automate data collection and reporting for production benchmarks.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
- Must be a permanent U.S. resident, requiring no sponsorship.
- Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or other related majors
- Exhibit excellent communication, analytical and computer skills (proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Self-starter and be able to work on projects and interpret results with little oversight.
- Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
- Any previous industrial exposure is of benefit.
- Starting salary range for position:
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- Freshman status ** : $25.00 per hour
- Sophomore status: $27.00 per hour
- Junior status: $29.00 per hour
- Senior status: $30.00 per hour
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Compensation:$52,000 - $56,160 / yr
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SiteCommunicationComputer LiteracyOperationsMicrosoft ExcelProject CoordinationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEquipment MaintenancePressure VesselSelf-Starter
