PM34 Process Engineer Co-op, Fall 2027

Purpose:

The goal of the Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mills Co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mills operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as to educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

We are seeking a Paper Machine Co-op at our Stevens Point Wisconsin plant for Summer/Fall 2027. This position will assist the Production Team in the achievement of safety quality production cost and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate:

• $27.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Enrolled in a Paper Science Chemical Engineering Chemistry or similar Engineering degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Stevens Point Wisconsin area from May/June December 2027
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy Centerlining Optivision and Aspentech software systems
• Monitor assess analyze and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor assess and analyze process variability
• Reduce environmental impact
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Provide problem solving and analytical skills
• Must follow Ahlstroms manufacturing and hygiene processes procedures and policies as applicable to the positions areas of responsibility in order to meet and maintain the safety quality and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper
• Assist and/or lead safety productivity quality efficiency cost control compliance and housekeeping projects
• Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line including daily and long-term activities
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials segments along with the Performance Materials Cluster address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7000 people. Read more at .