Mechanical Engineering Co Op/Intern

• All Mills Packaging Corporation of America 25 USD-30 USD paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Gladstone Aug 26, 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 Reliability and Project Engineering Co Op/Intern We are seeking resumes for a mechanical engineering co-op.

This application may lead to two potential job titles depending on mill needs: a mechanical reliability engineering co-op and a mechanical project engineering co-op. The primary responsibilities for both are detailed below. Mechanical Reliability Engineering Co-Op Support mechanical reliability assignments that improve mill safety, efficiency, equipment performance, and cost effectiveness. Apply predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, such as lubrication practices, optical alignment, vibration analysis, and root cause failure analysis to improve equipment reliability. Collect, analyze, and use mill data to support process optimization, troubleshooting, operational cost tracking, quality, product safety, and business decision-making. Work with engineering, maintenance, operations, outside resources, and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate improvement efforts and support mill operations. Additional duties as requested by management. Mechanical Project Engineering Co-Op Support mechanical project engineering assignments that improve mill safety, efficiency, equipment performance, and cost effectiveness. Assist with capital projects from funding request through completion, including planning, estimating, engineering design exposure, contractor field oversight, and project coordination. Use tools and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, process information systems, and PCA's CMMS program, Trident, to complete engineering and reliability work. Work with engineering, maintenance, operations, outside resources, and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate improvement efforts and support mill operations. Additional duties as requested by management.

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license. Must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.

Preferred:

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.

Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration. 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 for position: $25

• 30 per hour 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.