Thermoform Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Amcor

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Lawrence, Kansas

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Responsibilities

The intern will support capital projects focused on safety and cost reduction while assisting with prototyping and machine modifications. Responsibilities include developing project plans, performing basic equipment troubleshooting, and collaborating with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

You are a college student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Robotics, Materials Science, or a related field. You possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks. You are comfortable using basic hand tools and eager to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

SolidWorks

3D printing

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

DraftSight

CAD

Robotics

Materials Science

Plastics/Plastics Technology

Industrial Engineering

Automation Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.


Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.


To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

Job Description

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 your 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 Mentors available for current college students seeking real-world experience in project 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.

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.

  • Assist with prototyping, 3D printing, machine modification, and rebuild projects.

  • Develop assigned project plans and schedules, including estimating timing and costs, determining resource constraints, running feasibility studies, and identifying success metrics.

  • Represent Amcor in a positive and professional manner when interacting with vendors, customers, or other stakeholders.

  • 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, Materials Science, or related field (Preferred Engineering disciplines: Plastics/Plastics Technology, Industrial, Automation, Manufacturing, 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

  • Previous experience with 3D printing preferred

  • Aptitude for and interest in mechanics, machinery, automation, and other technically-challenging work

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 Information:

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

Our Expectations

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:

  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

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 8 days per year and may vary by location

  • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match

  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Amcor

As a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products, our industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. We accelerate the possible by redefining what can be done, constantly anticipating what our customers will need next, rethinking what is scientifically feasible and always helping our customers find the right solution to their challenges. Social Media Community Guidelines Thank you for being part of our online community and contributing to our discussions by sharing your voice. We’re happy to have you here and are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful and engaging community. We encourage open conversation and do not pre-screen or moderate comments or messages before they are posted. However, we reserve the right to remove content that violates our community guidelines outlined below. - Off-topic or clearly misrepresents Amcor - Includes hate speech, discriminatory remarks or any attacks based on someone’s race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality or other personal characteristics - Misleading or deceptive content that promotes fraud or false information - Irrelevant to the conversation, including spam, promotional or trolling - Potentially violates copyright laws and/or any form of intellectual property rights - We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a positive space for all. Thank you for helping us create a positive and respectful community.
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