About the role#
Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Winter Engineering Intern for our mill in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, paid internship for the winter 2027 term. You will work on-site at the facility.
What you'll need#
- You must have previously worked at the PCA Tomahawk Mill as an Engineering Intern or Co-Op, or be a recipient of the PCA Tomahawk Engineering Scholarship.
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, Biomedical, or Environmental Engineering.
- You have experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD, and Project.
- You must hold a valid driver's license.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Tomahawk, Wisconsin
- Work modality: On-site
- Term: Winter 2027
- Employment type: Full-time
About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America produces containerboard and uncoated freesheet. The company operates ten mills and 91 corrugated product plants across the United States. Founded in 1959, it maintains corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois. The business employs approximately 16,800 people and reported net sales of 9 billion dollars in 2025.
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