Fall, Engineering Co-op; Mechanical or Chemical

We are committed to discovering solutions that improve package sustainability and help to reduce the plastic industry’s carbon footprint through eco-conscious materials and processes.

Designers, engineers, material scientists–we are the whole package.

Position: Fall, 2026 Engineering Co-op (Mechanical or Chemical)

Location: Holland, OH

Job : 161

# of Openings: 1

Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) is a global packaging and brand consultancy with multiple entities, including PTI-US, and PTI-Europe. Working with many of the largest consumer goods companies in the industry, our clients rely on us as an integral part of their package design and development process. PTI is known as an industry leader when it comes to brand packaging support services – designing plastic packaging from proof of concept to execution, through prototyping, predictive analysis, real-world production, and recycling.

We are proud of our strong history that has led us to be in business for more than 40 years.

PTI is looking for a co-op or intern to join our team and assist on development projects in the areas of design, simulation, engineering, project management, tooling services, prototyping and quality testing. You will work directly with engineers and managers to learn and assist in development projects to ensure implementation, timelines, and analyze and report final data. The successful candidate is a self-starter, communicates well and can expect a hands‑on experience.

• Assist project managers with project planning
• Preform and bottle design, simulation exercises
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline project execution
• Attend customer calls, on-site trials of development
• Perform quality testing, both on-site and in customer facilities
• Prepare reports, data for review
• Assist on a variety of assigned projects

• Working towards a degree in Engineering or Packaging
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized, detail oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.