Avature
Eng Intern/Co-op Fall 25
Avature, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Engineering Intern/Co-op Mills (Fall 2025)
Locations
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 25-Sep-2024
Relocation Support: Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit-Westrock operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Manufacturing Engineering Fall Intern/Co-op – Various Locations The Opportunity
Our Smurfit-Westrock Early Careers Engineering Intern/Co-op will gain hands-on experience in one of Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, research & development, or corporate environments focusing on areas such as cost savings, environmental, and/or sustainability efforts. Throughout the assignments, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvement. By the end of the assignment, this experience will have positively contributed to your curriculum and career goals in preparation for life after college. Internship Opportunities and Locations
We are currently recruiting for multiple Internship and Co-op positions to support our Mill Operations business units. Internship and co-op opportunities are available in various locations across the U.S. within manufacturing facilities and corporate offices. By applying for this position, you may be considered for all available opportunities. Alabama North Carolina Florida South Carolina Georgia Texas New York Washington *Internship and co-op openings will vary by location and term. This is a 40-hour/week position held from August 2025 – December 2025. How you will impact Smurfit-Westrock
Develop and apply skills to help increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity within Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, converting, or support groups. Analyze data sets to identify key insights and provide value-based solutions. Seek out and promote innovative solutions to operational challenges and support maintenance activities with a focus on preventative maintenance. Identify root cause problems through troubleshooting issues to identify areas of opportunities. Report project discovery findings to managers, teams, and senior leadership. Serve as safety champion by understanding and enforcing department, plant, or mill safety policies. Manage day-to-day activities of assigned roles, complete project tasks, and implement new processes. Gain exposure to one or more of the following fields within the Pulp, Paper, and Packaging Manufacturing Industry – Process Engineering, Process Controls and Automation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Research & Development, etc. People & Culture
Communicate cross-functionally about technical and project findings. Collaborate closely with assigned team members to complete project tasks. Work in an office within the plant environment. Be comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing work setting where applicable. Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations. What you need to succeed
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited engineering college/university program. Should be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science/Engineering, or Paper Science/Engineering. Demonstrates an interest, willingness, and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and Problem-Solving. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results. Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective. Ability to commit for up to 40 hours a week during the Fall. What we offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work. Smurfit-Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
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Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit-Westrock operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Manufacturing Engineering Fall Intern/Co-op – Various Locations The Opportunity
Our Smurfit-Westrock Early Careers Engineering Intern/Co-op will gain hands-on experience in one of Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, research & development, or corporate environments focusing on areas such as cost savings, environmental, and/or sustainability efforts. Throughout the assignments, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvement. By the end of the assignment, this experience will have positively contributed to your curriculum and career goals in preparation for life after college. Internship Opportunities and Locations
We are currently recruiting for multiple Internship and Co-op positions to support our Mill Operations business units. Internship and co-op opportunities are available in various locations across the U.S. within manufacturing facilities and corporate offices. By applying for this position, you may be considered for all available opportunities. Alabama North Carolina Florida South Carolina Georgia Texas New York Washington *Internship and co-op openings will vary by location and term. This is a 40-hour/week position held from August 2025 – December 2025. How you will impact Smurfit-Westrock
Develop and apply skills to help increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity within Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, converting, or support groups. Analyze data sets to identify key insights and provide value-based solutions. Seek out and promote innovative solutions to operational challenges and support maintenance activities with a focus on preventative maintenance. Identify root cause problems through troubleshooting issues to identify areas of opportunities. Report project discovery findings to managers, teams, and senior leadership. Serve as safety champion by understanding and enforcing department, plant, or mill safety policies. Manage day-to-day activities of assigned roles, complete project tasks, and implement new processes. Gain exposure to one or more of the following fields within the Pulp, Paper, and Packaging Manufacturing Industry – Process Engineering, Process Controls and Automation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Research & Development, etc. People & Culture
Communicate cross-functionally about technical and project findings. Collaborate closely with assigned team members to complete project tasks. Work in an office within the plant environment. Be comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing work setting where applicable. Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations. What you need to succeed
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited engineering college/university program. Should be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science/Engineering, or Paper Science/Engineering. Demonstrates an interest, willingness, and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and Problem-Solving. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results. Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective. Ability to commit for up to 40 hours a week during the Fall. What we offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work. Smurfit-Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
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