Spring 2027 Engineering Intern

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

About the Role

• Work with Project/Process/Reliability Engineers as a resource for various projects.
• Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
• Utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have completed the freshman year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• The ability to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.
• A positive work attitude is essential.

Pay

Salary Range: $30.00/hr for Seniors, $29.00/hr for Juniors, and $27.00/hr for Sophomores. 1.5x pay over 40 hours in a week. Reimbursement of relocation to and from co-op assignment if eligible.

Benefits

• Medical insurance if eligible.
• Paid holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverages; automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401k plan with both pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus employer-provided matching contributions.