Co-op Electrical Engineer
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Job Description
About the Company:
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company that provides ideas and solutions through corrugated packaging and white paper products. They focus on customer service, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility. PCA has approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 locations in the United States. They foster a “golden rule” culture, emphasizing respect, ethical practices, and high standards.
Job Description:
PCA is offering Co-op Electrical Engineer positions for students. These are rotating, multi-term co-op opportunities (3 rotating terms) for students enrolled in a university co-op program. There are 4 open positions across two specializations: Reliability Electrical Engineering and Project Electrical Engineering, with start dates in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026.
• Positions Available:
• 1 Reliability Electrical Engineering Co-op (Starting Spring 2026)
• 2 Reliability Electrical Engineering Co-ops (Starting Fall 2026)
• 1 Project Electrical Engineering Co-op (Starting Spring 2026)
• Co-op Reliability Engineer Responsibilities:
• Assist Area Reliability Engineers with daily troubleshooting.
• Work on special project assignments to develop responsibility and communication skills.
• Focus on predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability (e.g., lubrication, optical alignment, vibration analysis).
• Exposure to best practice maintenance and assist in root cause failure analysis to resolve equipment failures.
• Co-op Project Engineer Responsibilities:
• Work with the Project Engineering group on capital projects.
• Assist engineers with special projects, teaching responsibility and improving communication.
• Utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.
• Collaborate with 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 Cincinnati, University of Maine, University of North Carolina State, Texas A&M University, University of Miami Ohio, Tennessee Technology University, or any University of TN
• Majoring in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Completed freshman year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Permanent U.S. Resident
• Preferred:
• Students who sign up for interviews through the University during Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
