Sealed Air partners with customers to solve their most critical packaging challenges with innovative solutions that leave our world, environment, and communities better than we found them. Our portfolio of widely recognized brands includes Cryovac® food packaging and Bubble Wrap® protective packaging which respectively enable a safer, more efficient food supply chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world. Sealed Air generated $4.7 billion in sales in 2018 and has approximately 15,500 employees who serve customers in 123 countries. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

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

Each session of the program is developed to be a project assignment. The participant will complete a formal presentation to higher level leadership about the outcomes at the end of each session.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work hands on to test, troubleshoot, assemble, and modify various pieces of food packaging equipment and their components
• Design new equipment in SolidWorks
• Work with manufacturing to build prototypes and commercial equipment
• Prepare and modify engineering drawings for ongoing projects
• Plan and conduct testing of machines to validate fitness for use in the field
• Plan and conduct experiments for the development of new products and processes under the direction of an experienced scientist or engineer
• Assist with field installations and tests as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Completed at least 1.5 years towards a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 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 internship/co-op location
• Able to work 10+ hour days in 40°F environments as needed
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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