Chemical; or Paper Science Engineering Co-op

Chemical (or Paper Science) Engineering Co-op

Country:
United States

City:
Cloquet

Location:

Mill Cloquet

Department:
Paper Mill/Finishing

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi’s pulp and paper Mill in Cloquet, Minnesota, is looking for energetic, self-motivated Paper Science, BBE, Chemical and/or Environmental Engineering students to fill co‑op positions in the Environmental, Paper and Pulp Business Technical departments. These full‑time paid co‑op positions will be during the 2025/2026 school year and last 15 months.

The co‑op in the Environmental department will work with mill Environmental Engineers to perform tasks within the scope of the mill’s environmental management system. These tasks range from field sampling and analytical testing, to data analysis, report writing, training development and project management. In this role, the student co‑op will also work with supervisors, manufacturing teams, process engineers, and environmental consultants.

The remaining positions are Process Engineer Co‑ops for the Paper and Pulp Business groups. These co‑ops will work on projects to improve existing and new process efficiencies throughout the pulp or paper business. Co‑ops work collaboratively with other process engineers as process technical support and progressing to independent project assignments. In addition, co‑ops will conduct process sampling and analytical testing as well as process data analysis to aid in process optimization and troubleshooting.

This is a great opportunity to gain real‑world engineering experience while contributing to the mill’s objectives and success. The pulp and paper industry has much to offer Paper Science, BBE, Chemical and Environmental Engineering students. There are chemical, biological, mechanical and electrical processes or systems to learn.

Any student interested should have completed a minimum of 2 years in an accredited engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Experience with Visual Basic is a plus.

Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.