Intern/Co-op - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Domtar is a producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. The Ashdown Mill is seeking engineering students for an intern/co-op program to contribute to projects involving production, reliability, safety, quality, sustainability, and operational performance. Interns/co-ops will analyze data, support engineering projects, collaborate with technical teams, and present project findings.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to projects that improve production, reliability, safety, quality, sustainability, and operational performance
• Analyze operational data, production costs, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities and develop recommendations
• Support engineering projects from concept through implementation, including design, estimating, drafting, documentation, and field execution
• Assist with process optimization, troubleshooting, quality improvements, and reliability initiatives
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to solve technical challenges and support project execution
• Research, develop, and document processes, standards, and procedures for operational improvements
• Present project findings and recommendations to mill teams
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing systems, instrumentation, maintenance activities, and capital projects

What they're looking for:

• Sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills
• Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to develop new skills
• Enjoys solving technical and operational problems
• Strong team player who communicates effectively and collaborates well with others
• Demonstrates initiative and actively seeks opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibits leadership potential through academics, projects, organizations, or work experience
• Committed to safety and environmental stewardship in all activities
• Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher

Benefits:

• Real-world engineering experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and operational leaders.
• Exposure to process engineering, maintenance, reliability, capital projects, and operations.
• Opportunities to lead meaningful projects with measurable business impact.
• Professional development through networking, presentations, and project reporting.
• Potential pathway to future internships, co-ops, and full-time Entry Level Engineer development program opportunities after graduation.
• Housing stipend.
• Safety boot allowance.
• Professional support throughout the program.