Package Engineering Intern

Graham Packaging Internship

We are Graham Packaging:

At Graham Packaging, our people drive packaging innovation for some of the most influential consumer brands in the world. To work with big brands, you need to be on the cutting edge, constantly reinventing the future and always willing to change.

Since our beginnings, this dynamic environment has forged a culture where you don't need to wonder where your next opportunity will come from -- the opportunities are all around you. All you have to do is take them.

With a global footprint of 60+ facilities across 16 countries and a committed team 7,000 strong, Graham Packaging offers you the ability to learn, the ability to grow and the ability to make your mark in a company that rewards doers, innovators and collaborators.

What you can expect:

In the Package Engineering intern position, you will contribute to tasks focused on specific project initiatives, such as package development and testing support, results evaluation, conducting plant trials, developing pallet patterns and coordinating with manufacturing plants and suppliers.

Utilize critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate individual activities that contribute to project results:

• Hands-on development activities at our Technical Center or in our manufacturing plants
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratory and plant settings
• Presentation of project results and findings to leadership upon completion of internship
• Potential for significant travel to manufacturing plants and fill locations could be required (50-70%)

Goal of Program:

• Fundamental technical understanding of packaging materials, package manufacturing processes with exposure to industry and market drivers
• Expand critical problem solving and decision making skills through development and execution of qualification plans
• Improve communication skills with interaction of cross-functional teams and leadership alignment
• Better understanding of engineering organization

Example Projects:

• Development & qualification of new packages for blue-chip customers (Nestle, Abbott, Exxon Mobil, Church & Dwight, and others)
• Assessment secondary packaging performance for our products
• Research & Benchmarking studies to identify “white space” for future packaging development opportunities

Qualifications/Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Level: Engineering or Technology program with a minimum of (1) year of academic experience
• Capable of working in both individual and team settings
• Seeking enthusiastic, creative, and motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred skills:

Software: Excel, CAD, FEA, Minitab

Comfortable problem solving electrical and mechanical systems

Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant

Understanding of ANSI standards

Understanding of SPC

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Be able to travel within US (preferably be 20 in order to rent a car)

Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:

• Be an active student in an engineering or technology program
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
• Pass a drug screen and background investigation