Research Engineering Co-Op M2S Group

Research Engineering Co-Op Lab & Manufacturing Experience

Your Impact

As a Research Engineering Co-Op at Appvion youll contribute directly to the development of new products and innovative technologies. You will own projects under the guidance of a senior engineer or scientist generating lab prototypes evaluating materials performing advanced product testing and supporting production trials. Your work will help shape our portfolio of direct thermal products and other specialty coatings that touch consumers everyday lives.

Job Snapshot

• Position Type: Temporary Part Time
• Location: 825 E. Wisconsin Ave Appleton WI 54912-0359
• Work Schedule: Monday Friday during normal business hours (occasional nights/weekends as needed)
• Benefits: Housing stipend ($500/month) access to onsite fitness center $150 voucher for steel-toe shoes

What Youll Be Doing

• Generate and screen lab prototypes to support product and technology development projects
• Perform new material evaluations and help enhance existing products within the direct thermal portfolio
• Conduct advanced product testing develop new test methods and train technicians when needed
• Lead or support production trials reporting results accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with mentors and research personnel to ensure project success

What Youll Bring

• At least 1 year of undergraduate experience in Paper Science Chemical Engineering Bio-Based Products Engineering Materials Science and Engineering or Chemistry
• Self-motivated curiosity and a strong eye for detail
• Ability to apply scientific and engineering principles in a lab setting
• Commitment to lab safety when using chemicals and equipment
• Strong communication skills to update colleagues on trial and lab results
• Adaptable able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Who Is Appvion

We are the North American leader in specialty and high-performance coatings for thermal label and film applications.

Founded in 1907 Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets tags labels and packages consumers touch daily. Our solutions leverage a unique blend of proprietary processes and technical expertise to provide crisp imaging which ensures reliable barcode scannability and consistent image quality for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive applications. Appvion brands include Resiste Alpha PolyTherm Royale and OPTIMA.

What We Offer You

• Co-Ops are eligible for the following benefits:
• Housing stipend of $500 / month.
• Complimentary access to our 24/7 onsite fitness center.
• $150 voucher toward the purchase of steel-toe shoes upon acceptance of employment.

Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact human resources at

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