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Packaging Corporation of America · 1 day ago

Fall 2026 Engineering Internship Co-Op

DeRidder, LA 70634, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Fall

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on delivering ideas and solutions in corrugated packaging and white paper businesses. The internship role involves coordinating projects, assisting with software and hardware checkout, and performing data collection and analysis for production optimization.

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 SkillsIndustrial ExposureMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointCommunication 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.

Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.

Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

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