Internship

Electrical Engineering Internship

Summer 2025

Posted on 9/3/2024

Plastipak

Plastipak

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

No H1B Sponsorship

Plymouth, MI, USA

Must reside within a commutable distance to Global Headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Expected graduation date of December 2025 or Spring 2026
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Will be residing within a commutable distance to our Global Headquarters located in Plymouth, Michigan
  • Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, & will not require employer sponsorship after graduation
Responsibilities
  • Detailed work plan, including a defined project and additional day-to-day responsibilities
  • A mentor and buddy to provide support and guidance throughout the summer
  • 20+ hours of formal Professional Development activities
  • Extensive networking with leaders & professionals
  • Exposure through job shadowing & participation in leadership meetings
  • Team-building & social activities (it’s summer after all!)

Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging for various liquid products, making them shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also ensuring efficient operations through its global recycling centers and logistics capabilities. The company emphasizes innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Plymouth Township, Michigan

Founded

1967

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.
  • Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.
  • Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.
  • Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.
  • Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

What makes Plastipak unique

  • Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.
  • The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.
  • Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

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