Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About the role
Are you looking for a summer with hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in a successful company with an incredibly supportive work setting? Look no further than an internship at Plastipak! As a Software Engineering Intern on our Technical Data Integration Team, you’ll develop, design, and troubleshoot manufacturing software that helps Plastipak maintain its competitive edge. You’ll build applications used across our facilities, support SCADA system development, and collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges. You’ll also explore emerging technologies—including machine learning and AI—and participate in professional development and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Responsibilities
- Develop, design, and troubleshoot manufacturing software
- Build applications used across facilities
- Support SCADA system development
- Collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges
- Explore emerging technologies including machine learning and AI
- Participate in professional development and networking opportunities with industry leaders
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
- Reside within a commutable distance of Corporate Headquarters in Plymouth, MI during the internship period
- Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, and will not require sponsorship after graduation
Benefits
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- Detailed work plan, including a defined project and additional day-to-day responsibilities
- A mentor and buddy to provide support and guidance throughout the summer
- 15+ hours of formal Professional Development activities
- Extensive networking with leaders
- Exposure through job shadowing & participation in leadership meetings
- Social Activities (it’s summer after all!)
- Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- Paid Company Holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Caregiving via Care.com
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs