Fall Engineering Co-Op; Part-Time

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

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Job Requisition #: 035370 Fall 2026 Engineering Co-Op (Part-Time) (Open)

Ready to Ignite Your Career? At Greif, we offer students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world manufacturing and engineering challenges. As a global leader in industrial packaging, Greif is committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating an environment where every colleague's ideas are valued.

As a part-time Engineering Co-Op at our Alsip Steel facility, you will gain hands-on experience supporting maintenance, reliability, and engineering initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role provides exposure to project management, equipment reliability, documentation systems, and continuous improvement efforts while working alongside experienced maintenance and engineering professionals.

• Apply engineering concepts in a manufacturing setting
• Develop technical, analytical, and project management skills
• Gain exposure to maintenance and reliability engineering practices
• Build professional relationships with engineering and operations leaders
• Explore career opportunities within manufacturing and industrial operations
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support plant performance and safety

As an Engineering Co-Op, you will support maintenance and engineering activities across several focus areas:

• Assist with small capital and continuous improvement projects
• Support machine upgrade initiatives and facility modernization efforts
• Participate in project planning, tracking, and execution
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams on assigned projects

• Organize and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Document updates to electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings
• Assist in developing and revising maintenance procedures and work instructions
• Support preventive maintenance (PM) and work order creation within maintenance systems

• Analyze equipment and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations
• Participate in equipment troubleshooting activities under supervision
• Support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

• Participate in supervised bench testing and offline projects
• Assist with light electrical and mechanical troubleshooting under direct supervision
• Support engineering evaluations and equipment assessments
  
  Additional Responsibilities
  • Attend professional development, networking, and learning events
  • Contribute to department goals and project deliverables
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  What You Will Not Be Doing
  • Perform work covered under the Alsip Steel collective bargaining agreement
  • Lead large capital projects independently
  • Perform electrical work on operating production equipment
  • Perform mechanical work on operating production equipment
  • Operate manufacturing machinery or production equipment
  Qualifications Required
  • Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in:
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Engineering Technology or related field
  • Sophomore standing or above by Fall 2026
  • Good academic standing with your institution
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Available to work 15 to 25 hours per week during the academic year
  • Ability to commute to the Alsip, Illinois facility
  Preferred
  • Interest in manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or industrial engineering
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, CAD software, or technical documentation
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing systems through coursework or projects
  What Sets You Apart
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
  • Strong organizational and time-mana