Co-Op Electrical Engineer a - Summer, Fall 2025 and spring 2026

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At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

Co-Op Electrical Engineer – 2025/2026 total of 4 positions

This position is 3 rotating terms with the understanding that you sign up in the co-op program at your university.

We are looking have 4 Open Positions:

1 Project Electrical Engineering co-op starting their rotation in summer 2025

1 Reliability Electrical Engineering co-op starting their rotation in fall 2025

1 Reliability Electrical Engineering co-op starting their rotation in spring 2026

1 Project Electrical Engineering co-op starting their rotation in spring 2026

Co- Op Reliability Engineer Responsibilities include:

• Work with Area Reliability Engineers as a resource on daily troubleshooting issues.  Second and Third Term students will be assigned additional job duties to further their development.
• Work on special project assignments assisting Reliability Engineers.  This will help teach responsibility and develop communication skills.
• Focus on predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability.  Examples are lubrication techniques, optical alignment and vibration analysis.
  Exposure to best practice maintenance and assist in root cause failure analysis process to resolve equipment failures.

Co- Op Project Engineer Responsibilities include:

• The co-op will work with the Project Engineering group.
• Work with Project Engineers as a resource for capital 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.
• Will be required to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled at Mississippi State University, The University of Mississippi, Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of Maine, University of North Carolina State, Texas A&M University, University of Miami Ohio, Tennessee Technology University, or any University of TN and majoring in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have completed the freshman year.  A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident.  

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.