Job description

Are you a science student looking for a new and evolving challenge especially in a research and development (R&D) setting? Do you want to learn about innovation in manufacturing and how it impacts business performance and customer satisfaction? Do you want to work for a company that is focused on the future of sustainability? If so, TC Transcontinental has an exciting Research & Product Development co-op opportunity for you!

About Us
TC Transcontinental has more than 7,000 employees in Canada and the United States, and revenues of C$2.0 billion in 2016. With our 3 business segments in Print, Media and Packaging we continue to optimize, transform and grow while making impressions that count!

The Opportunity
Transcontinental Packaging designs and manufactures a wide variety of functional multi-layer packaging films used in food, medical, and consumer markets. TC is known for innovative use of materials and manufacturing processes. The R&D group seeks to fill a co-op position for 6-12 months starting preferably in June of 2023. The R&D group is located at the corporate R&D facilities (the ASTRA Center) in Menasha in northeast Wisconsin. The ASTRA Center includes the testing labs which provide advanced physical testing and chemical characterization of polymers, coatings, and foils and the structural combinations of these materials. It also includes a pilot facility providing a wide variety of services and capabilities for the R&D projects as feasibility and scale up potential is evaluated.

The co-op will learn lab characterization techniques used to support product development and manufacturing. These techniques include physical testing, analytical and microscopy evaluation, and compostability testing. While the foundation of the co-op position will reside in the testing labs, additional activities within the broader R&D group may be possible as projects allow. This work could include collaborating with the R&D product development engineers (PDE’s) working on the company’s new initiatives, process improvement, raw materials sourcing, trial work, and other product development activities.

Preferred Requirements

• Exposure to lab techniques and general lab practices
• Majoring in science or engineering
• 48 or more college credits by the time the co-op begins

Basic Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Conduct multiple chemical, structural, and physical strength tests to investigate and predict performance attributes
• Perform analyses per described methodology
• Willingness to question data and unexpected outcomes and formulate a resolution
• Assist with product design/engineering projects as they come up. May include some travel.
• Assist with process engineering in the pilot plant as needs arise

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Committed team player interested in the success of the entire team
• Ability to read, interpret and implement complex instructions with minimal assistance
• Eager to learn and willing to learn from everyone in a diverse work group
• Able to work independently after appropriate training
• Proficient with computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, and PowerPoint)

Special Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs occasionally and up to 20 lbs routinely

Location

• Menasha, WI is in the heart of the beautiful Fox Valley on the northwest shore of Lake Winnebago, approximately 30 miles south of Green Bay
• The ASTRA Center (corporate R&D) is adjacent to the Menasha manufacturing plant
• The facilities span over 400,000 ft2 and has recent significant capital investments

TC Transcontinental offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. To learn more about us, please visit our website at: tc.tc
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with Disabilities/ Male/Female/Veteran

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you over the age of 18?
• Will you have 48 or more college credits by the time the co-op begins?

Work Location: In person

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