Co-op Electrical Engineer

Job Description

About the Company:

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on ideas and solutions. They operate in two primary areas:

• Corrugated Packaging: Aims to be a leader in helping customers package, transport, and display products.
• White Paper: Delivers high-quality paper with a focus on customer service and operational excellence.

PCA has approximately 15,000 employees across more than 100 locations in the United States. They emphasize a “golden rule” culture, promoting ethical practices, respect, and high standards. PCA also prides itself on having a highly skilled and experienced team.

Job Description:

PCA is offering Co-op Electrical Engineer positions for students starting their rotations in Spring and Fall of 2026. There are a total of 4 positions available, requiring participation in your university’s co-op program, involving 3 rotating terms.

Available Positions:

• 1 Reliability Electrical Engineering Co-op starting in Spring 2026
• 2 Reliability Electrical Engineering Co-op starting in Fall 2026
• 1 Project Electrical Engineering Co-op starting in Spring 2026

Responsibilities:

• Co-op Reliability Engineer Responsibilities Include:
• Work with Area Reliability Engineers on daily troubleshooting issues.
• Second and Third Term students will be assigned additional job duties to further their development.
• Assist Reliability Engineers on special project assignments.
• 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 process to resolve equipment failures.

• Co-op Project Engineer Responsibilities Include:
• Work with the Project Engineering group on capital projects.
• Assist engineers on special projects.
• Utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.
• 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 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 the freshman year.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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

Application:

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