Engineering & IT Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Application & Design Integration Co-op

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

The Application & Design Integration Co-op will gain hands-on experience supporting technology, operations, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with professionals across the organization. This role provides practical experience, professional development, and the opportunity to complete a meaningful project that delivers value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support departmental operations, projects, and business initiatives.
• Assist with technology support, troubleshooting, hardware/software setup, and system maintenance.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to support business decisions and process improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation, training materials, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing initiatives.
• Research industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and recommend process enhancements.
• Complete and present a capstone project highlighting findings, recommendations, and results.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Learning Opportunities

Through this internship/cooperative, you may have the opportunity to:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Enrolled as a student throughout the co-op period.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Enrolled as a student during the internship/cooperative period.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship, co-op, work, leadership, volunteer, or project experience.

Experience or coursework with relevant software, tools, or systems.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Competencies

Successful interns/co-ops will:

• Prioritize safety, professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Collaborate effectively while working independently when appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to business challenges.
• Take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and embrace continuous learning.
• Deliver high-quality, customer-focused work.
• Respect diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Analyze data, identify insights, and take action to advance projects and business objectives.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take initiative, and leverage available resources to solve problems while exercising sound judgment regarding when to seek guidance, clarification, or support.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly analyze data, identify insights, and take action to drive progress on projects and business objectives.

Internship/Co-op Project Requirement

Complete a meaningful project that supports business objectives and presents outcomes, key learnings, challenges, and recommendations to leadership as part of the Menasha Internship & Co-op Program.

Work Environment

Work Location: This position is primarily onsite; however, hybrid work opportunities may be available based on role requirements, performance, and business needs.

Internship/Cooperative duration: January-July or June-December

Estimated hours per week: 40 hours

Physical requirements: Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional responsibilities requiring hands-on support in sample shop environments.

Travel requirement: Minimal travel may be required

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.