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Packaging Corporation of America · 2 days ago

Fall 2026 Engineering Internship Co-Op

De Ridder, LA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Fall

Packaging Corporation of America is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. They are seeking an Engineering Intern to assist with project coordination, data collection, and optimization efforts in their corrugated packaging and white paper businesses.

Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate projects during design and construction

Assist with software and hardware checkout on new systems and control strategies

Build and implement equipment maintenance databases

Perform data collection and analysis for production optimization

Work with engineers, maintenance, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations

Coordinate inspection programs for tanks and pressure vessels

Work on special projects to optimize chemical usage in the pulping process

Automate data collection and reporting for production benchmarks

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData AnalysisProject CoordinationAnalytical SkillsComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-starter

Required

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required

Must be a permanent U.S. resident, requiring no sponsorship

Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or other related majors

Exhibit excellent communication, analytical and computer skills (proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Self-starter and be able to work on projects and interpret results with little oversight

Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred

Any previous industrial exposure is of benefit

Benefits

Paid Holidays.

Medical, dental, and vision

Life, AD&D, and disability coverages

401k plan

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