Engineering Intern (12-Week Assignment)

Job Summary

As an Engineering Intern at Clearwater Paper, you will contribute to meaningful projects while gaining hands-on manufacturing experience. Working alongside department leaders, you will support initiatives that improve processes and drive business results. Through mentorship, coaching, and cross-functional exposure, you will develop valuable technical and professional skills that complement your education and prepare you for a successful engineering career.

This opportunity will be based onsite at one of our three fully integrated mills, which includes Augusta, GA, Cypress Bend, AR or Lewiston, ID.

Essential Functions

• Partner with engineers to learn the paper-making process from production to distribution
• Identify opportunities for improvement through strategic projects and process analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and team members to support business initiatives
• Gain exposure to manufacturing operations, continuous improvement practices, and engineering processes
• Contribute to projects that deliver value and drive operational performance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Real-World Impact: Dive into high-value strategic projects while mastering our manufacturing processes
• Dedicated Mentorship: Benefit from intentional coaching, professional guidance, and cross-departmental exposure
• Inclusive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and shared experiences
• Career-Boosting Skills: Walk away with technical expertise, invaluable industry knowledge to build out your resume
  
  

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering with a 3.0 overall GPA
• Attention to detail with strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; self-motivated and results oriented
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role
  
  

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.