R&D Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Sealed Air
United States, South Carolina, Duncan
100 Rogers Bridge Rd (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2026
Job Description R&D Mechanical Engineering Co-op PESC (Duncan) Requisition ID: 54008 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com. Job Description Sealed Air has a strong history of successful co-op and internship placements within the organization, increasing your chances of being chosen as a full-time new hire upon completion of education. The global Research and Development (R&D) leadership team supports this avenue to build our next generation of leaders in science and engineering. Our positions could include experiences such as: * Plan and conduct laboratory research projects in areas of food, medical packaging, or protective packaging * Work with Application Experts in their field * Participate as a member of a project team * Present to Leadership Teams at the end of each rotation Qualifications * Completed at least 1.5 years preferred (minimum 1year) towards a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university * 2.5 or higher GPA * Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship * Must be able to handle and be in direct contact with raw meat and protein products * Able to provide own transportation to the internship/co-op location * Able to work 10+ hour days in 40F environments as needed * Ability to travel up to 30% Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledgeable about general lab and machine shop practices * Strong hands-on skills * Familiarity with Solidworks * Creative and a strong problem solver * Ability to work independently with limited supervision * Good written and verbal communication skills Requisition id:54008 Relocation:No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1 Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?* It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.