Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Quinnesec & Escanaba, MI)

About the role

Billerud NA is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-op to provide process support to the mill's operations group(s). The co-op program is structured to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources while providing opportunities to grow and develop in your chosen discipline. Co-op assignments are structured to prepare candidates to step into a full-time engineering position within the organization by the end of the program. The Electrical Engineering Co-op will report up through one of the operational areas: Paper, Pulp, or Power.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for mill operations
• Participate in and support start-up of assigned projects
• Provide engineering support for maintenance E/I technicians
• Maintain consistent and accurate electrical documentation
• Analyze problems and provide electrical engineering support for trouble resolutions following RCFA processes
• Provide engineering support for key departments
• Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives

Qualifications

• Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date
• Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December
• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full time engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify)

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent)
• Comprehensive Benefits – Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
• Dental & vision coverage
• Company paid disability insurance
• Prescription benefits