Job Description

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

In the Package Engineering intern position, you will contribute to tasks focused on specific project initiatives, such as package development and testing support, results evaluation, conducting plant trials, developing pallet patterns and coordinating with manufacturing plants and suppliers.

Utilize critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate individual activities that contribute to project results:

• Hands-on development activities at our Technical Center or in our manufacturing plants
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratory and plant settings
• Presentation of project results and findings to leadership upon completion of internship
• Significant travel to manufacturing plants and fill locations would be required (50-70%)

GOAL OF PROGRAM:

• Fundamental technical understanding of packaging materials, package manufacturing processes with exposure to industry and market drivers
• Expand critical problem solving and decision make skills through development and execution of qualification plans
• Improve communication skills with interaction of cross-functional teams and leadership alignment
• Better understanding of engineering organization

EXAMPLE PROJECTS:

• Development & qualification of new packages for blue-chip customers 
• Assessment secondary packaging performance for our products
• Research & Benchmarking studies to identify “white space” for future packaging development opportunities

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Level: Engineering or Technology program with a minimum of (1) year of academic experience
• Capable of working in both individual and team settings
• Seeking highly energetic, creative, and motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Software: Excel, CAD, FEA, Minitab
• Comfortable problem solving electrical and mechanical systems
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant
• Understanding of ANSI standards
• Understanding of SPC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to travel within US

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EACH CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

• Be an active student in an engineering or technology program
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
• Pass a drug screen and background investigation

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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