The Technical Process Engineering Co-op role is designed to support the continuous improvement of paper recycling and tissue manufacturing operations at the Menasha, Wisconsin Paper Mill facility, ensuring the facility operates smoothly and sustainably, contributing to overall operational excellence at Essity.
Requirements
- Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Environmental Engineering, or other related lab sciences knowledge
- Ability to work with lab equipment and supplies
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Trend analysis skills
- Knowledge of process operations and improvements
- Ability to develop and conduct trials to test improvements
Responsibilities
- Data Collection and Testing: You will collect data and perform tests on various systems, including the wastepaper recycling system, paper machines, and related equipment and processes.
- Trend Analysis: You will perform trend analysis on the collected data to understand and predict process balance, health, and stability.
- Identifying Improvement Opportunities: You will work with Engineers, Utilities, and the Manufacturing Team to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Waste and Materials Audits: Conducting waste and materials audits will be part of your role.
- Lab Equipment Maintenance: You will be responsible for maintaining process lab equipment and supplies, ensuring that everything is in good working order for accurate testing and data collection.
- Safety Initiatives: Supporting site safety initiatives is a key part of your role.
Other
- Must be an undergraduate college student enrolled in a four-year Engineering program
- Ability to work a 40-hour-per-week position on-site in Wisconsin from June 2025 to January 2026
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and embody core values of innovation and experimentation
- Must be able to work collaboratively with operators, Process Engineers, Maintenance Reliability Leaders, and other operations technical leaders
- Must be able to contribute to a safe working environment
