Production/Technical Co-Op

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Engineering Co-op at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Fall semester (June-December).

Responsibilities

• Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies.
• Actively promote and participate in safety efforts.
• Monitor and analyze internal quality data with the goal of product optimization.
• Aid in troubleshooting quality issues.
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement and process optimization projects.
• Support product development in the planning, execution and review of trial activities.

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in an Paper Science or Chemical Engineering, or related degree program.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area from January - August 2027 – Student Housing or Housing Stipend available.
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the position.
• Strong desire to work within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem solving abilities.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$27.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time for the duration of the position (June-December)

About Us

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.