Engineering Intern - Summer

Position: Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Who We Are

Southern Champion Tray has been a leading provider of paperboard packaging since 1927.

We provide great packaging with distinctive service to the bakery, food service, and custom retail markets in all 50 states and abroad. As customers continue shifting away from plastics and foam, SCT is committed to developing innovative, sustainable paperboard solutions for a changing world.

We want you to help us build what's next.

Engineering Internship Overview

The Engineering Team at Southern Champion Tray supports manufacturing across the plant through machine design and assembly, equipment installations, automation and robotics, process improvement, quality testing, and new technology development.

This internship will focus primarily on project-based engineering work within our forming and clamshell operations, where trays, hamburger boxes, pizza boxes, and other food service packaging are produced.

You will work hands-on with engineers and production teams on real projects involving R&D, tooling development, machine upgrades, and innovative strategies for improving how cartons are made.

What You Will Gain

Real-world manufacturing engineering experience. Exposure to product and process development. Resume-worthy project work in a collaborative plant environment.

If you leave SCT with stronger skills, deeper knowledge, and confidence working in industry, then we've accomplished our goal.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Assist with active engineering projects supporting forming and clamshell manufacturing

* Support R&D efforts involving new tooling, processes, and product innovation

* Participate in machine improvement initiatives, upgrades, and testing activities

* Help evaluate new technologies such as automation, robotics, and 3D printing applications

* Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams on the plant floor

* Create documentation, project updates, and technical support materials

* Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

* Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

* Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment

* Experience with Microsoft Office

* Curious, hard-working, and eager to learn

Desired Qualifications

* Interest in automation, robotics, or industrial technology

* Familiarity with CAD software or technical drawings

* Self-motivated problem solver who asks good questions

Work Hours

* 40 hours per week

* Day Shift