Process Engineer (Engineering) Intern – Summer 2027

Are you looking for a summer with hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in a successful company with an incredibly supportive work setting? Look no further than an internship at Clean Tech, a Plastipak affiliate company. Clean Tech is a modern recycling center with the capability to recycle more than 3 billion plastic bottles each year.
As a Process Engineering Intern, you will gain exposure to multiple facets of a successful manufacturing site operation. You'll engage with leaders and associates throughout the site and receive hands-on experience through ownership of a meaningful project. Working to convert work order plans from calendar-based to hourly based preventative maintenance plans. In addition, you'll round out your internship experience with professional development and networking activities with leaders & professionals in your field.
YOU ARE:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree & majoring in Industrial Management, Industrial Technology, Operational Management, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
During the internship period, will be residing within a commutable distance to Clean Tech, Inc located in Dundee, MI 48131
Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, & will not require employer sponsorship after graduation
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
Detailed work plan, including a defined project and additional day-to-day responsibilities
A mentor and buddy to provide support and guidance throughout the summer
15+ hours of formal Professional Development activities
Extensive networking with leaders
Exposure through job shadowing & participation in leadership meetings
Social Activities (it’s summer after all!)
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
Wellness Programs
Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
EAP, Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
Paid Company Holidays
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiving via Care.com
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
Travel Assistance
Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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