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Engineering Intern/Co-Op (Massillon, OH)
Packaging Corporation of America
Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Posting ID: 22728_crt:1762953770729
Massillon, OH
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Engineering Intern or Co-Op students will be assigned to a Process Engineering, Project Engineering, or Reliability focus area depending on their major and interest.
Responsibilities vary by area, but may include:
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
All Qualified applicants must apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com
Responsibilities vary by area, but may include:
- Coordinate and evaluate trials on the paper machines, pulp mill, secondary fiber, or other parts of the mill.
- Conduct routine pulp and paper tests that are required for evaluation of trials or for trouble shooting on the machines.
- Monitor key process sensing equipment to determine accuracy and reliability. If a problem is detected implement the repair.
- Conduct routine pulp quality tests on a weekly basis. These tests include efficiencies, consistencies, and critical solids verifications, along with any others tha6t are deemed necessary.
- Conduct periodic monitoring of key consistency loops on stock chests. Also, interface with the E/l Department in order to improve loops that are not functioning correctly.
- Order and maintain routine laboratory supplies and chemical solutions.
- Assist in the start-up of paper machines from monthly shutdowns.
- Conduct critical paper machine maintenance inspections.
- Update lab MSDS's for materials and chemicals used in the lab.
- Project management tasks
- Maintenance and reliability tasks
- Other duties as needs and interest arise.
- Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related major and have completed the freshman year.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
- You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- The intern/co-op student must take ownership of their work and work area.
- The ability to work with other mill personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.
- A positive work attitude is essential.
- A housing stipend may be offered up to $1000 grossed-up per month if necessary
- PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the internship/co-op as well as the return home at the end of their work experience.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
All Qualified applicants must apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com
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.
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