Joel Van Lanen
About Joel Van Lanen
Joel Van Lanen is a Process Engineer at Plexus Corp. in Neenah, Wisconsin, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and has held various engineering roles in companies such as Amcor and The J.M. Smucker Company.
Work at Plexus
Joel Van Lanen has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Process Engineer since 2020. He works in Neenah, Wisconsin, where he applies his engineering skills to improve manufacturing processes. Prior to his current role, he served as a Product Engineer at Plexus Corp. from 2019 to 2020, contributing to product development and engineering solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Plexus Corp. as a Process Engineer, Joel worked at Amcor as a Process Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes an internship at The J.M. Smucker Company in 2017, where he gained practical engineering experience. Additionally, he completed two co-op positions at Kimberly-Clark Professional, one in 2015 and another in 2016, focusing on process engineering.
Education and Expertise
Joel Van Lanen earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in chemical processes and engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Engineering Internships and Co-ops
Joel gained valuable industry experience through internships and co-op positions during his academic career. He interned at The J.M. Smucker Company for three months in 2017. Additionally, he completed two co-op positions at Kimberly-Clark Professional, one lasting seven months in 2015 and another for three months in 2016, both of which focused on process engineering.