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Winter Engineering Intern

CompanyPCA
LocationTomahawk
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support engineering operations at the Tomahawk mill as part of a Fortune 500 packaging company. They will contribute to projects that align with the company's goals for performance and environmental responsibility.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$25 - $30
Company Size
7100
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet in North America. PCA’s net sales for 2025 were $9 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. We have approximately 16,800 employees with operations throughout the United States including ten mills and 91 corrugated product plants & related facilities. PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers. PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."​
About the Role

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

 

 

PCA is seeking Winter Engineering Interns at our mill in Tomahawk, WI.

 

Basic Qualifications:

Must have previously worked at PCA Tomahawk Mill as an Engineer Intern or Co-Op or be a PCA Tomahawk Engineering Scholarship recipient.

Working towards bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD and Project.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 

  • Starting salary for position: [$XX.YY] per hour. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY only.
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY CORRUGATED only.
  • Paid Vacation: [insert number] weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. ***For HOURLY only.

 

  • Starting salary range for position: [insert salary range]. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.

 

  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

 

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

 

Key Skills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordAutoCADProject managementEngineering
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLife insuranceAD&DDisability coverage401kPaid vacationPaid holidays