Mechanical Engineer

• All Mills Packaging Corporation of America 86,000 USD-90,000 USD paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Gladstone Aug 25, 2026 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers
• large and small
• package, transport and display products of all kinds.

Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People

• Customers
• Trust Mechanical Engineer We are seeking resumes for a full-time Mechanical Engineer.

This application may lead to one of two potential job titles depending on mill need: Mechanical Reliability Engineer or Mechanical Project Engineer. The primary responsibilities for both are detailed below. Mechanical Reliability Engineer Work safely and support mill safety, environmental, quality, and reliability expectations across assigned mechanical maintenance areas. Provide technical support to maintenance, operations, engineering, and contractors to resolve mechanical equipment and reliability issues. Develop, manage, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment tracking, rebuild programs, spare parts planning, and maintenance documentation. Support daily, monthly, and annual outage work through planning, coordination, troubleshooting, training, and contractor management. Use root cause failure analysis, equipment history, maintenance data, and cost information to reduce downtime, improve planning, and increase equipment reliability. Additional duties as assigned by management. Mechanical Project Engineer Work safely and support mill safety, environmental, quality, and project execution expectations across assigned mechanical projects. Coordinate and manage capital projects for engineering and maintenance departments from scope development through completion. Develop project justifications, cost estimates, engineering designs, equipment and material specifications, schedules, and startup plans. Manage project costs, timelines, consultants, contractors, construction activity, checkout, startup, and internal customer expectations. Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, purchasing, accounting, suppliers, and outside resources to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget projects. Additional duties as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

Required Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology or related field 0-4 years of experience in mechanical engineering Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must have valid driver's license Experience using Auto Cad, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project Preferred Familiarity with instrumentation and controls systems Experience in related fields or co-op/internships in paper industry Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the school listed below will be given first consideration.

• Knowledge-Skills-Abilities Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.

Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills. Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously. Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports. Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety. Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Strong planning and follow up skills. Excellent people and process management skills.

• Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota
• Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington
• Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin
• Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states:

AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.

Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA's 10 mill locations as follows: Counce, TN Deridder, LA Filer City, MI International Falls, MN Jackson, AL Massillon, OH Riverville, VA Tomahawk, WI Valdosta, GA Wallula, WA

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary range for position: $86,000-90,000

Paid Vacation:

Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages

• medical, dental, and vision
• and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.

Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

Disclaimer:

The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.