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Domtar · 4 days ago

Engineering Co-op

Plymouth, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

Domtar is seeking college students for their Engineering Co-op Program, offering opportunities in the Pulp and Paper industry. Co-op students will engage in quality control, process development, and project recommendations while gaining valuable experience in a U.S. mill environment.

ManufacturingPaper ManufacturingSustainability

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Focus on improving the quality control of paper machines 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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingCAD ExperienceAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior in an accredited degree program. Desired majors include Mechanical, Electrical, Paper Science, Chemical Engineering

Minimum GPA of 3.0

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

Preferred

CAD experience preferred but not required

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

Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures

Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions

Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills

High level of initiative and motivation

Resourceful, quick learner and dependable

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Benefits

Relocation/mileage reimbursement

Housing/stipends

Mentor programs

Safety allowances based on mill location

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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