Process Engineering Intern

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

February 29, 2024

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Position Overview

The Coca-Cola’s Summer Internship program is an 8-10 week experience at our headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The Process Engineer intern will be responsible for supporting the development and optimizing robust processes for new and existing beverage packaging at our Package Engineering Technology Center located in Atlanta.  This includes activities related to operating equipment (Ex: injection, blow molding, surface treatment and post processing activities) to develop & validate processing conditions, designing, testing, and validating new designs. This position will support daily needs with guidance from KO process SME’s. 

Function Related Activities / Key responsibilities

 Support Atlanta Package Engineering Technology Center 

• Learn and operate process equipment as per established SOP’s with guidance from SME’s 
• Perform quick analytical tests for bottle process support  
• Develop start-up / shut down procedures for new equipment to be installed in the tech center. 
• Assist SME’s with process set-up, profiling and sampling; assist in troubleshooting molding problems; utilize SPC to identify and drive process improvement 
• Participate in internal brainstorming, bring fresh perspective. 
• Document process learning’s and publish processing reports. 
• Follow established GMP & rules for molding equipment and operation. Help create best practices documentation as needed. 
• Practice 5S to organize tooling, molds, change parts, etc., to achieve workplace requirements. 
• Assist with warehouse management as needed. 
• Collaborate with concept creation and design teams internally to integrate technical expertise early in the design process. 

 

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Plastics Engineering, with an expected graduation date no earlier than December 2024.    

Related Work Experience

Strong mechanical aptitude, course work related to polymers / plastics science and engineering. Part design experience is a plus. Interest in equipment operation and hands-on work. Course work / projects related to using AI tools would be a plus. Strong ability to work independently, solve problems, and drive to winning solutions. 

 

Compensation

$5026 per month

The Coca-Cola Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our company recognizes the immense potential and unique experiences that international candidates can bring to this role. As such, we are open to candidates who may require sponsorship in the future on a limited basis.

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Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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