About this role
<p><em>Co-Op Term duration: January 2026 - August 2026, or May 2026 - December 2026</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Aptar -- Who Are We?</strong></p> <p>At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.</p> <p> </p> <p>Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.</p> <p> </p> <p>We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Job Elements & Position Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support Aptar’s Environmental Sustainability efforts through research and testing of latest materials, such as PCR</li> <li>Support new product development teams through project work involving qualification of new prototype and production tooling</li> <li>Participate in brainstorm and creative sessions for new products</li> <li>Analyze new product failures and identify solutions</li> <li>Interact and support Project Managers with project documentation and team communication</li> <li>Complete package testing with new closure developments on existing products in the market</li> <li>Develop DOE’s that validate new product designs</li> <li>Participate in Aptar’s continuous improvement process by using problem solving techniques</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li> <li>Self-directed, detail oriented and ability work well independently with ever changing priorities and demanding deadlines</li> <li>Works well in a multi-functional team environment</li> <li>Self-motivated and confident, with the ability to take initiative</li> <li>High level of enthusiasm and sense of urgency</li> <li>A commitment to quality, with excellent attention to detail</li> <li>A pro-active approach in their contribution to the organization</li> <li>Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage many work streams simultaneously</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership abilities in academic, work and extracurricular arenas</li> <li>Strong experience with computers (especially MS Word, Excel, Project & Power Point</li> <li>Ability to travel to interface with Aptar customers and other Aptar Personnel</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>LOCATION:</strong> The student must be able to commute to our site in Mukwonago, WI.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>HOURS: </strong>This is a Monday - Friday schedule, working approximately 40 hours per week.</p> <p> </p>