Engineering Intern

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard product, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy.

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

What you will do

As an intern at Clearwater Paper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work on value-adding projects and gain a general knowledge of manufacturing. Engineering Interns will work under the supervision of our Department Managers to develop, implement, and maintain our systems to meet business objectives and goals. You will be immersed in strategic projects to bring value to our business and gain knowledge of our manufacturing process. We provide intentional coaching and mentorship to support you during your time with us and help you learn all areas of the business. We value diversity through collaborative teamwork and sharing experiences.
Combining training and hands-on experience, you will leave the internship with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. This will be a great addition to your resume and will give you professional experience to supplement your college education!

• Partner with Clearwater Paper engineers to learn the paper-making process from creation to distribution
• Identify areas of improvement through strategic projects
• Collaborate with others including cross-functional leaders and team members

What you will need
To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• High attention to detail with strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills, leadership experience, and self-motivation
• Majoring in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ overall GPA

Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.