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Process Engineer Intern

ND Paper
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Process Engineer Intern – Rumford, Maine

 

Compensation: $24.50-$30.50/ Hour

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At ND Paper, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  

 

About Us
ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team!

 

Job Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity for new engineers to be developed for advancement into a variety of careers relative to paper mill manufacturing operations. 

Successful completion of projects related to process and product quality improvements, quality resolution of production problems, trials and reliability improvement - typical projects may include:

  • Improving operational efficiencies of mill equipment and processes
  • Mill trials of new equipment and chemicals
  • Investigating abnormal mill operating issues
  • Profit, productivity and quality improvements
  • Equipment reliability and maintenance improvements
  • Environmental, health and safety initiatives
  • Training material and procedure development
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Pursuing B.S. in Chemical or Pulp & Paper Science Engineering
  • Completion of sophomore level course work in Engineering or related degree program
  • Basic knowledge of Windows 7 / 10, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Must show competency in PI, SAP, Excel PI add-In, Excel, Minitab

Skills / Knowledge:

  • Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Desire to work in an industrial environment and production-oriented atmosphere
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Good time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
  • Strong initiative and perseverance
  • Strong ambition for continuous learning, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and desire to promote in the future

Timing / Hours:

  • May 2025 – August 2025
  • 40 hours per week
  • Day shift with occasional overtime as business needs dictate

Benefits:

  • Hourly rate of pay is based on years complete in college and previous co-op experience
  • Paid time off on scheduled holidays
  • Housing or housing stipend provided