Process Engineer Co-op/Intern (Quinnesec and Escanaba, MI)

Process Engineer Co-op/Intern (Quinnesec and Escanaba, MI)
Job description

If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future -look no further. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth's most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled.

At Billerud, you can reach your full potential-and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us!

The goal of Billerud's co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill's operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Reduce environmental impact
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education:

• Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp and Paper Industry
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date
• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify)
• Must be available to work either January-August or May-December

Personal qualities

CO-OP opportunities available in our Mills in Escanaba and Quinnesec, Michigan

January-August or May-December

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

• Be part of a Dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug test.

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Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

Billerud is a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials. We dare to innovate and put our customers in the center by developing sustainable alternatives that challenge the conventional in the packaging industry. Our commitment goes beyond products; it's about reshaping the way businesses and consumers perceive and use packaging to minimize environmental impact.

We care for our people. Billerud is an international company with local roots. No matter where you work, we take pride in always making safety our number one priority.

Realize your true value. At Billerud we lead the change in everything that we do. We have a strong focus on growth and development, offering diverse opportunities for employees to evolve professionally and personally.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.