Intern Process Engineer

Process Engineer Intern

New-Indy Oxnard LLC is currently accepting resumes for an internship as a Process Engineer at the paper mill located in Oxnard, CA. The selected individual will receive experience in operations pertaining to the paper-making process. Internship projects vary from year to year and are based on current business needs at the time of the internship. Specific details will be provided prior to your starting date, but all projects are technical and require a sound understanding of engineering principles.

Essential functions: Specific functions will be dependent on the intern’s degree concentration

• Provide Production, Maintenance and the Technical team's support
• Learn and apply knowledge within the containerboard industry
• Assist with developing operator interfaces to promote efficient operation, effective standard operation procedures (SOPs) and improved process monitoring of key operating parameters.
• Assists with gathering and analyzing data used in continuous improvement efforts.
• May assist in maintenance projects that involve instrumentation and process control.
• Apply core engineering concepts to solve complex, unfamiliar and novel problems
• Full ownership of assigned project and present findings to management team by end of internship

What are we looking for:

• Must be in the process of pursuing a Paper Science, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical engineering degree
• Preferably must be a 2nd or 3rd year student
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritizing skills with the ability to multitask and meet multiple concurrent deadlines
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; interact well with all levels of organization.
• Overcome obstacles and tenaciously drive to achieve goals
• Ability to learn various Company software packages
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Dates of internship: Part time for 2026-2027 year and full-time summer May 2027 through September 2027. These dates are flexible based on student’s availability.

This is a paid non-exempt internship position. In addition to salary, the intern will be provided a stipend to help offset housing costs.

Pay Transparency: The starting hourly rate for this opportunity is $26.00 per hour. Please note the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position and assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Does this sound good to you? If so, great! Apply for the position today! We look forward to hearing from you!