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About the Role
As an intern at Amcor, you'll meet and learn from leaders across the organization, work on meaningful projects, and build the skills, knowledge and network that will propel you career forward. Amcor's Summer Internship Program is designed to encourage practical application of classroom concepts in an advanced industrial manufacturing environment. From Day 1, Interns are paired with a Mentor who serves as their primary trainer, main point of contact, and professional role model throughout the summer. Matches are made based on mutual fit between the student's field of interest, the Mentor's area of expertise, and the team's workload. For Summer 2026, Amcor's Lawrence plant has 3 Mentors available for current college students seeking real-world experience in project, process, or controls/automation engineering.
Amcor's Engineering Interns are dependable, curious, and not afraid to fail forward. They embrace the grind, take initiative, and proactively manage their resources amongst assigned projects, daily responsibilities, and impromptu tasks, ensuring their work meets expectations for safety, quality, and timeliness. All Engineering Interns share responsibilities such as supporting colleagues in Maintenance with SolidWorks and 3D printing activities, engaging in basic troubleshooting of industrial equipment (supervised), and assembling requested engineering prototypes.
Each Engineering Intern's daily work will differ from their peer's as follows:
Project: A balanced workday consisting of ~40% office administration (design, documentation, meetings), ~30% time on the production floor (taking measurements, observing automation, collaborating with technical team members), and ~30% hands-on activity (experimentation setup, execution, modification).
Process: An active workday consisting of ~30% office administration (test plan development, documentation and execution, work order evaluation and trend analysis), and ~70% time on production floor (shadowing Process Engineer and Technicians, collecting data, training on injection molding operations, identifying process improvements).
Controls/Automation: A computer-centric workday consisting of ~80% office administration (developing digital process monitoring systems, coding, referencing technical documentation), and ~20% time on the production floor (stakeholder meetings, collaboration with production and maintenance teams, training on electrical hardware and concepts).
Projects that may be delegated to the interns include:
Project: Suction cup lifecycle analysis, label loading tool design, centerline marking, rework inspection module development.
Process: Short shot progression testing, process parameter sensitivity testing, troubleshooting part defect root causes.
Controls/Automation: Build production monitoring dashboards, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) programming and installation, scrap transfer project development, pricing, and installation.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, initiative, and follow-through from Day 1.
Observe and ask questions of Mentor and maintenance trainers, check in regularly with the Manager, and proactively report on progress and challenges, collaborating with team members to creatively resolve problems.
Apply general engineering principles to capital projects aimed at safety improvement and cost reduction, engaging with colleagues at all levels to inform end-user functionality and maintenance feasibility.
Develop assigned project plans and schedules, including estimating timing and costs, determining resource constraints, running feasibility studies, and identifying success metrics.
Embrace a team player mentality by approaching all assigned responsibilities with an open mind and enthusiasm, regardless of scope.
Communicate with colleagues in person, via email, and using Microsoft Teams, immediately notifying the Manager/nearest leader of any safety concerns, observed Code of Conduct violations, or other emergencies.
Participate in required internship programming, attending optional activities when possible, prioritizing the production schedule and assigned job duties.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled college student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related field
Preferred disciplines: Plastics/Plastics Technology, Industrial, Automation, and Mechanical
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint), familiarity navigating CAD (SolidWorks, DraftSight), and the ability to learn new software quickly
Comfortable and confident using basic hand tools and measurement instruments
Aptitude for and interest in mechanics, machinery, automation, and other technically-challenging work
Preferred – Process: Previous experience operating injection molding equipment, plastics-specific coursework, process engineering
Preferred - Controls/Automation: Previous exposure to data analytics, coding, programming (MATLAB, Python, SQL)
Physical requirements:
Able to stand, walk, bend, or stoop for long periods of time
Able to lift 35 pounds without assistance
20/20 vision (with correction) and the ability to distinguish colors
Able to safely climb stairs and ladders without assistance
Good manual dexterity
Able to work around grease, oils, solvents, and in dusty environments without adverse reaction
Able to respond to visual and audible alarms and verbally communicate in a manufacturing environment
Additional Info:
Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
Compensation: $22 - $24 hourly
Anticipated Start/End: Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, August 7, 2026
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), standard business hours Monday - Friday
Remote Eligible: No. This position is located onsite at our main plant in Lawrence, KS
Relocation Assistance: Available – ask your recruiter for more details
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
Amcor 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)