Engineering Co-Op & Internship | Summer

Engineering Co-Op & Internship Opportunities | Summer 2027
Kruger Products | Memphis, TN Launch Your Engineering Career with a Leading Tissue Manufacturer

At Kruger Products
, we manufacture some of the tissue products used every day in homes across North America. Our Memphis facility is a large-scale, technically advanced paper mill where we produce high-quality tissue products through sophisticated manufacturing processes involving paper making, converting, automation, reliability engineering, utilities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Our engineers play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations across the facility.

We are currently recruiting Engineering Co-Ops and Interns for Summer 2027 who are eager to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a job-shadowing program. Students work directly alongside experienced engineers, operators, maintenance professionals, and manufacturing leaders while contributing to real business projects that create measurable impact.

We are seeking students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Or other closely related engineering disciplines

Depending on business needs and your area of study, projects may include:

• Manufacturing process optimization
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Reliability and maintenance projects
• Process controls and automation
• Electrical systems improvement
• Energy and utilities projects
• Equipment performance analysis
• Safety and risk reduction initiatives
• Data analysis and problem-solving projects
• Standard operating procedure development
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives

You will have the opportunity to work directly with engineers and operational leaders while developing practical skills that cannot be learned in a classroom environment alone.

We're looking for students who are curious, driven, and excited about solving real-world manufacturing challenges.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline listed above
• Completed at least the second semester of your freshman year by Summer 2027
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated initiative through work experience, project teams, student organizations, research, athletics, or leadership activities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Desire to learn and contribute in a manufacturing setting
• Interest in industrial operations, reliability, automation, process improvement, or engineering design

We seek high-potential students who demonstrate:

• Initiative
• Accountability
• Continuous learning
• Teamwork
• Safety awareness
• Strong work ethic

While academic performance is important, we recognize that success is not measured by GPA alone. We encourage students who have challenged themselves through leadership experiences, hands-on projects, work experience, student organizations, or personal growth opportunities to apply.

We're interested in identifying future engineering talent with the potential to grow into long-term careers within manufacturing.

• Full-time summer experience
• Meaningful project ownership
• Professional mentorship
• Networking opportunities with engineering and plant leadership

• Extended work-term opportunities
• Deeper project involvement
• Exposure to multiple engineering functions
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships within the business

At Kruger Products Memphis, you will:

• Work in a technologically advanced tissue manufacturing facility
• Gain hands-on experience with real engineering challenges
• Learn from experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
• Contribute to projects that directly impact production, safety, reliability, and operational performance
• Build skills that will prepare you for a successful engineering career