Engineering Internship

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

What you can expect:

In this position you will develop good project organizational skills by supporting all aspects of an electrical engineering project. You will work alongside a senior automation engineer developing control systems for high speed proprietary packaging equipment contributing to such things as:

• General review and understanding of 1-Step RHSB Process
• General understanding of PET Material Rheology and characteristics
• Participating in Process Definition DOEs
• Data Collection and analysis.
• Setting up and configuring industrial PC’s’ and PLC’s
• Developing/modifying standard work for process control and operator training
• Hands-on experience with plastics manufacturing equipment.

Goal of Program:

• Enhance technical understanding of extrusion, RHSB and related processes.
• Experience in managing a complex DOE
• Technical understanding of PET materials and characteristics.
• Through understanding thermodynamic process inputs.
• Learn industry terms, materials, machines and speed of manufacturing.

Example Projects:

• Influences of ambient air temperature on process reliability.
• Thermodynamic influencers on process controls

Qualifications/Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Level: Advanced Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Electrical/Computer Engineering (all non-graduating)
• Basic knowledge of packaging materials, package manufacturing processes, and distribution systems
• Capable of working in both individual and team settings
• Seeking highly energetic, creative, and motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:

• Graduate with Bachelor’s degree within one (2) year of coop completion.
• 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

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
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.