Chemical Engineer CO OP Counce Mill

Co-Op Process Engineer – Spring 2027

4 openings. Must have completed at least one co-op term with PCA.

As a co-op, you will be immersed in a high-energy, innovative culture – doing meaningful work, managing projects, and making decisions from the moment you join the Mill. Your daily interactions with PCA personnel in Technical and Operations will sharpen your communication skills and strengthen your leadership qualities.

You will have a real impact on the overall process. As you learn about the department’s process, you will use data collection, experimentation, and chemical analysis to troubleshoot and solve actual problems associated with your projects. You will also coordinate and work with teams to ensure the quality of the process, the efficiency of production and the reliability of equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate special testing of various samples throughout the paper making process.
• Work with Process Engineers as a resource for daily troubleshooting issues. Second and Third Term students will be assigned to production areas to further development.
• Work on special project assignments to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
• Extensively utilize computer software for data input and process information systems.
• Special testing will include determining BTU values of various materials using a Bomb Calorimeter, Karl Fischer Titration, Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatography.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have co-oped at least one semester with PCA and be currently enrolled at a listed university and majoring in Electrical Engineering or a related field, having completed the freshman year. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident.
• Must have completed at least one co-op term with PCA.

Preferred: Students that sign up for interviews through the University during Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days will be given first consideration.

EEO Statement: PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $25-$30
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; dependents are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, enrollment in the 401k plan is automatic, with 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  to be considered.