Process Engineer Co-Op or Intern (Pulp Mill)
Ahlstrom
Kaukauna, WIFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- OperationsBusiness analysisTroubleshootingLean / Six SigmaExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Kaukauna · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations68%Troubleshooting47%Business analysis35%Lean / Six Sigma31%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 31, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Intern or Co-Op opportunity in the Pulp Mill at Thilmany.
- Gain real-world experience in a fast-paced paper manufacturing environment.
- Work directly with process engineers, operations leaders, maintenance personnel, and production teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, analyze manufacturing processes, and contribute to projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies.
- Assist and/or lead projects related to safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping.
- Support process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.
- Analyze process data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
- Assist with root cause investigations related to production, quality, equipment performance, or process variability.
- Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and technical teams to implement process changes.
- Develop and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical reports.
- Conduct field observations and collect production data to support engineering studies.
- Assist with capital project planning and execution.
- Present project findings and recommendations to plant leadership.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering degree program.
- Minimum sophomore standing preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting and spending time on the production floor.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Intern or Co-Op Schedule Options
- January-August 2027 (8-Month Co-Op)
- June-December 2027 (7-Month Co-Op)
- June-August 2027 (3 Month Internship)
Pay Rate
- $27.00 per hour
- Housing stipend available for qualified candidates relocating to the Kaukauna area.