Packaging Engineering Co-Op

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Date: Oct 9, 2025

Location: Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

Company: Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer.  Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? 

Location: North Campus 

Shift: May 18th - August 7th 

Pay Rate: $18.00 – $23.00

Job Description

 

Co-Op are cycled, full time opportunities for engineering students who are currently enrolled in a four-year college/university. 

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability to work 40-hour work weeks during rotation 
  • Willingness and ability to commit to a minimum of 3 rotations
  • Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree 
  • Minimum GPA 2.5

 

Benefits 

  • Academic Credit (if applicable)
  • Fitness 
  • Subsidized Housing 
  • Student Resources/Orientation 
  • Networking Opportunities 
  • Competitive Salary 
  • Professional Experience

Long Description

Position Summary 

The Package Engineering Co-Op will work closely with full time engineering and packaging staff to become familiar with the wire manufacturing support process as well as the tools, techniques and thought processes used in the industry. While completing the Co-Op, students will be exposed to many types of manufacturing directly related to the packaging and wire industry. Assignments may center on projects devoted to improvements in operation efficiency, scrap reduction, and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Will work with Packaging Engineer to develop production and design standards
  • Work with Packaging Engineer to support and resolve customer concerns and process problems related to packaging
  • Will work with Packaging Engineer to develop and optimize package testing protocols
  • Grow the ability to recognize opportunities to lower costs, improve performance, and learn the steps to implement
  • Work to support managements packaging initiatives
  • Will develop strong knowledge and expertise in packaging methods, concepts and ideology
  • Coordinate with management, plant personnel, vendors and contractors to complete projects on schedule and within budget
  • Develop and grow understanding of how an excellent manufacturing company is run, particularly regarding safety

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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