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Electrical Engineering Co Op/Intern - All Mills

Counce, TN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Electrical Engineering Co Op/Intern We are seeking resumes for an electrical engineering co-op ... Use process information systems, Microsoft Office, Trident, AutoCAD, and other company software to ...

BAE Systems

Technical Co-Op 2

Kingsport, TN · On-site

$35K - $41K/yr

As a Chemical Engineering Co-op, you will: * Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning September 2026 that will rotate within the facility through two different areas (Explosives ...

EOSYS Group

NEXT Co-op Engineer

Smyrna, TN · On-site

Connection with other Co-op Engineers across the company, * Free fully furnished housing during ... Spend time learning technical skills; including computer aided drafting, hardware and software ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for software developer co op in Tennessee is $101,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,700.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Developer Co Op vs Software Engineer Intern?

AspectSoftware Developer Co OpSoftware Engineer Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in a computer science or related degree programUsually students in a similar field, often at the undergraduate level
Work EnvironmentPart-time or full-time during academic terms, often in corporate or tech company settingsTemporary position, often during summer, in tech companies or startups
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, software, and IT industries; used by companies to develop talent pipelineCommon in tech and software industries; used for skill development and recruitment

Both roles are internship positions aimed at students gaining practical experience. The main difference lies in terminology and sometimes duration or scope, but both serve as entry points into software development careers.

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Electrical Engineering Co Op/Intern - All Mills

pca

Counce, TN • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Internship

Posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Electrical Engineering Co Op/Intern

We are seeking resumes for an electrical engineering co-op. This application may lead to three potential job titles depending on mill needs: an electrical reliability engineering co-op, an electrical project engineering co-op, or a process control engineering co-op. The primary responsibilities of each are detailed below.

Electrical Reliability Engineering Co-Op

  • Support electrical reliability assignments that improve mill safety, equipment performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Work with reliability engineers, maintenance, operations, and mill personnel to troubleshoot electrical and equipment reliability issues.
  • Apply predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability and support root-cause failure analyses.
  • Assist with special reliability projects and additional assignments that support safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations.
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

Electrical Project Engineering Co-Op

  • Support electrical project engineering assignments involving planning, design, installation, commissioning, and startup of mill electrical equipment.
  • Assist with electrical equipment projects, including motors, MCCs, lighting, valves, switches, sensors, cameras, instrumentation, and related systems.
  • Use AutoCAD, P&ID drawings, process information systems, Trident, Microsoft Office, and other company software to update drawings, create new project documentation, and maintain equipment files.
  • Coordinate with project engineers, operations, contractors, maintenance shops, and other disciplines to support safe project execution, installation, and startup.
  • Support project management activities such as scope development, schedule coordination, cost tracking, contractor oversight, and communication with mill personnel.
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

Process Control Engineering Co-Op

  • Support process control engineers, instrument technicians, and mill operations with troubleshooting, advanced process control, DCS, and control system improvement efforts.
  • Use process information systems, Microsoft Office, Trident, AutoCAD, and other company software to update drawings, equipment files, functional specifications, and control documentation.
  • Assist with system audits, loop checks, I/O checkout, startup support, and correction of control system documentation and wiring records during outages or down days.
  • Collect, enter, and analyze process and control systems data to support troubleshooting, reliability, process optimization, and business decision-making.
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

 

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license. Must be majoring in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship. 

Preferred:

Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington – Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration.

Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA’s 10 mill locations as follows:

  • Counce, TN
  • Deridder, LA
  • Filer City, MI
  • International Falls, MN
  • Jackson, AL 
  • Massillon, OH
  • Riverville, VA
  • Tomahawk, WI
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Wallula, WA

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