Technology and Development Engineer Intern

Job Summary

This internship within Technology and Development allows for hands on experience supporting challenging product development projects. This is a unique opportunity to develop a diverse knowledge base in packaging, sustainability, and design through exposure to all aspects of the Paperboard T&D Project Engineer responsibilities and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 

Essential Functions

• Utilize full scale testing lab to conduct product testing for qualification of new materials, development of new packaging structures, and root cause analysis on technical product issues.

• Support development of folding carton packaging from ideation through commercialization in a way that meets or exceeds customer expectations, meets cost and timeline targets, and runs efficiently through the manufacturing process.

• Develop proficiency in Artios CAD to design packaging. Create prototypes for customer review.

• Enhance project management and interpersonal skills by working with cross-functional teams to support the qualification of new materials for product improvement, cost saving, supply chain diversification, and sustainability driven initiatives.

• Effectively communicate technical project updates, testing results, and conclusions to key stakeholders.

• Develop fundamental knowledge of the paperboard product lines and converting equipment.

• Develop a diverse knowledge base of packaging through exposure to topics such as sustainability, regulatory compliance, and material science as it pertains to packaging.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Strong GPA. Enrollment in Bachelor of Engineering or Packaging program.

• Strong project management and organization skills, self-driven with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• High mechanical aptitude, creative design ability, and analytical approach to problem solving. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.