Manufacturing Engineer Intern/Co-Op

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op/Intern

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Manufacturing Engineer Co-op/Intern

Pay Rate:

$22.00-$27.50 / hr., based on prior experience

Category/Shift:

Salaried, Non-Exempt (Co-Op/Intern)

Physical Location:

Various, U.S. Paper Mills in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Also, Technology Center of Excellence, Loveland, OH

The Job You Will Perform:
The following duties are typical of this position, but may not be all inclusive. Each person is expected to help with whatever duties are required to ensure safety, operational excellence, and a cost-effective workplace.

• Pulp & Paper Mill-based role in which you will help troubleshoot & solve daily process or reliability problems, update work systems, procedures, mill process drawings, & P&IDs; collect and analyze data; gather and test process samples; perform chemical tests in a lab; monitor processes; conduct process testing; and more.
• Safety leadership--awareness of safety hazards, willingness to intervene when a work condition or action is deemed unsafe, wear appropriate PPE, etc.
• Learn & use LEAN/Six Sigma systems and processes to solve complex issues
• Collaborate and interact with engineers, hourly employees, contractors, and managers
• Own or work with teams on specific value-added projects for the mill, such as optimization or cost-reduction
• May manage contract workers
• Learn systems and tools for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Working on a college degree (B.S.) in engineering / STEM major: e.g., chemical, electrical, environmental, mechanical, paper science engineering preferred. Grad date by August 2028.
  • Similar/related majors: Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, etc. will also be considered.
• Desires to work in heavy manufacturing setting, around large equipment, where conditions may be hot, loud, and dirty
• Prioritizes a safety mindset first
• Learns on the fly, adapts in a highly dynamic environment, and effectively copes with and manages change
• Highly motivated, self-starter, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting
• Comprehends the need for an agile work ethic
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (active listening, informing, timely, verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Applied solid organizational skills
• Values and prioritizes competing demands
• Exhibits leadership skills & experience (e.g.,  prior jobs or internships; projects; extracurricular campus activities, such as student associations, athletics, band, etc.)
• Displays eagerness to develop and hone skills necessary for career success
• Comfort with all levels of employees, including peers, engineers, contractors, hourly operators, and management
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Open to potential conversion to full-time opportunities with IP

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.