PM34 Process Engineer Co-op, Fall 2026

5 days ago

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States Ahlstrom Full time

Purpose:
The goal of the Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mill's Co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill's operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as to educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

We are seeking a Paper Machine Co-op at our Stevens Point, Wisconsin plant for Summer/Fall 2026. This position will assist the Production Team in the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate:

  • $26.00 per hour

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar Engineering degree program
  • Living in or willing to relocate to the Stevens Point, Wisconsin area from May/June – December 2026
  • Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
  • Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
  • Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech software systems
  • Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
  • Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
  • Reduce environmental impact
  • Provide technical support for key departments
  • Provide problem solving and analytical skills
  • Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper
  • Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects
  • Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long-term activities
  • Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.

We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.

Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more

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