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R&D Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Sealed Air
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Job Description
R&D Mechanical Engineering Co-op
SEE Headquarters - Charlotte
Requisition ID: 54009

If you are a current employee click here to apply.

Job Description

The Co-op Program includes up to 3 sessions in either the Co-op or internship employment arrangement. For example, the Co-Op typically works 3 alternating semesters or is coordinated to the university academic schedule.

Sealed Air has a strong history of successful co-op and internship placements within the organization, increasing your chances of being chosen as a full-time new hire upon completion of education. The global Innovation and Development (I&D) leadership team supports this avenue to build our next generation of leaders in science and engineering.

Our positions could include experiences such as:

* Plan and conduct laboratory research projects in areas of food, medical

packaging, or protective packaging

* Work with Application Experts in their field

* Participate as a member of a project team

* Present to Leadership Teams at the end of each rotation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Completed at least 1.5 years towards a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university
  • 2.5 or higher GPA
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
  • Must be able to handle and be in direct contact with raw meat and protein products
  • Able to provide own transportation to the co-op location
  • Ability to travel to customer locations and work in an industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable about general lab and machine shop practices
  • Strong hands on skills
  • Creative and a strong problem solver
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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