Engineering Co-Op
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Essity scores A on the Alion truth index.
Engineering Co-op
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer
Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role
The primary focus of a co-op program is to provide students with hands-on, practical experience related to their field of study, such as environmental or mechanical engineering. Co-op students will complete a total of three semesters, gaining valuable real-world experience while applying their academic knowledge in a professional setting.
What You Will Do
- Work with various team members and departments to contribute to ongoing projects incl. participation in brainstorming sessions, research, and analysis.
- Conduct research on specific topics incl. gathering data, analyzing trends, and providing insights.
- Support to create and maintain reports, presentations, and other documentation.
- Observe and learn from experienced professionals through shadowing colleagues to gain insights into day-to-day tasks and industry practices.
- Attend meetings and workshops to engage in discussions and take minutes and notes.
Who You Are
- Adaptability to explore different areas of the business and functions
- Understand different perspectives and try new methods
- Be self-directed, meet deadlines and demonstrate strong work ethic
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Proficient time management
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- The ideal candidate will be a sophomore pursuing a degree in environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Base Pay
- $22.66 Per hour 1st Term
- $23.18 Per Hour 2nd Term
- $23.69 Per Hour 3rd Term Housing Stipend
- $1,000.00 net at the start of each semester with a signed lease
- $750.00 net each month while actively employed as a Co-Op Other Benefits/Perks
- Paid Holidays after 90 days (2nd Term)
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.
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Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.