PM34 Process Engineer Co-op, Fall 2026
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Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purpose:
The goal of the Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mills 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 mills 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 Ahlstroms manufacturing and hygiene processes procedures and policies as applicable to the positions 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 6800 people. Read more at
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Ahlstrom is one of the world's leading players in sustainable and innovative fiber solutions. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for a sustainable everyday life.
