Product Development Co-Op - Spring

Role details

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world. Printpack embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956.

Printpack’s Product Development and Business Development team is seeking a Product Development Co-op student . This experience will provide you with unique opportunity to work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and Sales on strategic growth platforms, honing your technical packaging skills as well your business acumen. This is a full-time position located in Williamsburg, VA and will report to the Research Engineer. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience on challenging projects with the largest consumer products companies in the US.

Printpack potentially provides a $300 dollar per week housing allowance, option to participate in the Printpack 401K plan (with company match), paid holidays, and onsite exercise facility.Responsibilities include:

• Producing and testing of prototype samples
• R&D trial coverage
• Project management
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials

Skills set requirements include:

• Sophmore or Junior working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Packaging systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, computer aided design/drafting, packaging, materials science engineering, and food science are preferred.

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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