Thermoform Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
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