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Domtar · 1 week ago

Intern/Co-op - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, and Paper Science

Ashdown, AR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. They are seeking college sophomores, juniors, and seniors in engineering disciplines to join their intern/co-op program, where students will gain hands-on experience and contribute to innovative projects in the Pulp and Paper industry.

ManufacturingPaper ManufacturingSustainability

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Focus on improving the quality control of finished products by proactively identifying potential problems, and quickly and efficiently troubleshooting issues

Analyze production costs, productivity issues, and provide quality control improvement solutions

Technical exposure to various production and support units within the electrical and mechanical teams supporting piping and instrumentation-based projects

Research and develop processes and guidelines for various functional operational units within the facility

Detailed documentation of findings in various systems

Decipher data, apply findings into project recommendations, and revise project plans/drawings/materials

Drafting and documentation in association with maintenance activities and capital installations

Designing and estimating small projects under the supervision of a staff engineer or engineering manager

Advise/support contractors and maintenance personnel in the field

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCADTechnical WritingMicrosoft OfficePresentation SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam PlayerOrganizational SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in an accredited degree program. Desired majors include Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering

GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Technical writing, presentation and critical thinking skills to quickly grasp the concepts and components of the pulp and paper industry and process application

The candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check, education verification, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings

Preferred

GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred

CAD experience preferred but not required

Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities

Benefits

Housing stipend for non-local students

Mentor programs

Safety boot allowance

Company

Domtar

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Domtar is a manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide variety of papers.

Founded in 2006

Montréal, Quebec, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.domtar.com

H1B Sponsorship

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