Spring 2027 Engineering Intern

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People Customers Trust

Principle Accountabilities:

• Work with Project/Process/Reliability Engineers as a resource for various projects.
• Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
• Utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have completed the freshman year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• The Co-op student must take ownership of his work. The ability to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement. A positive work attitude is essential.

PAY & BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores

Co-op Housing Provided

1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week

Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment if eligible

Medical Insurance if eligible

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $25.00-$30.00 per hour based on credit hours.

• 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
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.