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Process Engineer Intern

Mativ · Neenah, WI3w agoverified 20 h ago
$42k – $52kfrom the posting

Support paper mill process efficiency, defect analysis and customer trials as a summer intern

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Real production exposure at a specialty-materials mill — defect analysis, customer trials, and direct access to mill leadership.

Might not be for you. Paper science focus, not polymers — and it's a 10-week internship, not a full-time role.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendly Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleInterns will participate in mills and production line operations to learn technical properties and quality issues of paper or paper-based materials

Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Experience
1+ yrs
Industry
General manufacturing
Role
Process Engineering
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

We are actively pursuing interns with Chemical Engineering or Paper Science background to complete a 10 plus week internship program at our Neenah Mill starting in May 2026. The internship will provide exposure to many aspects of operations including a multi-functional team setting, real time production, process experience and project work with specific deliverables and exposure to the mill leadership team. Interns will participate in mills and production line operations to learn technical properties and quality issues of paper or paper-based materials.

Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business. Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively communicate, and work collaboratively in a team setting. Rate of pay ranges from $20/hour to $25/hour depending upon experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Technical and Operations team on process efficiency improvements, cost savings and/or technology advancement.
  • Attending meetings with leadership team, reporting out and assigned tasks from meeting.
  • Work with engineers and identify paper defects.
  • Participate in new customer trials.
  • Work with leadership to modify or create standard operating procedures.
  • Project work as assigned by mill management.

Qualifications

  • Individual must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree with a concentration in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering discipline.
  • Student will need to have completed a minimum of 1-full years of course work with preference for individuals who have completed 2-full years.
  • Preference is a minimum 3.0 GPA in your academic field of study.
  • Must have solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business.
  • Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively synthesize and communicate findings, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more.

Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Process Engineer Intern role at Mativ?

The listed annual base salary range is $42K–$52K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Process Engineer Intern role at Mativ based?

This role is based in Neenah, WI.

What degree is required for the Process Engineer Intern role at Mativ?

This role requires a Not specified.

How many years of experience does this Process Engineer Intern role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Process Engineer Intern role work with?

paper, paper-based materials.