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Packaging Corporation of America · 22 hours ago

Co-op Chemical Engineer Counce Mill: Spring-Fall 2026

Counce, TN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper products. They are seeking a Co-op Chemical Engineer to engage in hands-on projects and collaborate with engineers to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate special testing of various samples throughout the papermaking 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 their 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, Carl Fischer Titration, Mass Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringData CollectionChemical AnalysisProcess ImprovementComputer Software ProficiencyTeamworkCommunication SkillsLeadership Qualities

Required

Must be currently enrolled at Mississippi State University, The University of Mississippi, Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of Maine, University of Cincinnati, University of North Carolina State, Texas A&M University, University of Miami Ohio, Tennessee Technology University, or any University of TN and majoring in Chemical Engineering or a related field and have completed the freshman year

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required

Must be a permanent U.S. resident

Preferred

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

Company

Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.

Founded in 1959