Reliability Engineer Co-op, Fall 2027

Purpose

The Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mill’s Co‑op program is designed to develop future engineering and leadership talent while delivering high‑quality process support to the mill’s operations groups. Co‑op assignments provide candidates with growth opportunities in their chosen discipline and exposure to various career paths within the organization. Although future employment is not guaranteed, the goal is for Co‑ops to be fully capable of stepping into a full‑time engineering position by the end of the program.

Role Overview

This Reliability Engineer Co‑op position at the Stevens Point, Wisconsin plant (Fall 2027) will assist the Maintenance Team in achieving safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives for a paper machine process line. The role offers an engaged, team‑focused environment and the chance to build relevant skills and experience for future careers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost‑optimization projects.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start‑ups.
• Provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators using Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision, and Aspentech software systems.
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions.
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability.
• Reduce environmental impact.
• Provide technical support for key departments.
• Apply problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures, and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost‑control, compliance, and housekeeping projects.
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Enrolled in a Reliability, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering degree program.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Stevens Point, Wisconsin area for May – December 2027.
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

Pay

$27.00 per hour

Company Overview

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 stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, together with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. In 2025, net sales amounted to EUR 2.9 billion, and we employ approximately 7,000 people worldwide.