Process Control co-op 2026 - Counce Mill

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.

People * Customers * Trust

People * Customers * Trust

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 Process Control Engineer

Co-op starting the Spring of 2026 or Summer 2026 Intern

Responsibilities include:

Process Control Co-Ops, ChE, EE, Process Control
You will be immersed in a high-energy, innovative culture - doing meaningful work, managing projects, and making decisions from the moment you walk into the Mill. Your daily interactions with PCA personnel in Process Control and Operations will sharpen your communication skills and strengthen your leadership qualities.

You will work with the Counce Process Control group on various distributed control systems (DCS) throughout the papermaking process.

• Work with Process Control Engineers as a resource for daily troubleshooting issues.

• Work on special project assignments to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.

• Extensively utilize computer software for data input and process information systems.
• Use AutoCAD for fixing loopsheets, elementary, and interconnect drawings.
• Use Word to edit functional spec documents as equipment is added to DeltaV.
• Audit and update loopsheets and functional specs in DeltaV.
• Assist process control engineers with checkout and startup of IO during down days.
• Assist process control engineer with audit corrections of interconnects - removing wire from spares, updating DeltaV, updating interconnects. Work order generation with Trident, CAD updates of drawings, pictures of panel wiring, and final supervision of electricians unwiring IO.

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.

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 Chemical, Electrical or Systems 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.

Preferred: Students that sign up for interviews through University during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days will be given first consideration.

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

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

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