Engineering Intern, R&D

Chemelex • Redwood City, CA

22h

About The Position

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Position Summary
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Candidate will drive projects in collaboration with and guidance from materials team manager/members. Help support testing, sample preparation, analytical activities in Chemelex R&D team.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program or above in Science or Engineering field
• Student pursuing undergraduate/masters/Ph.D. degree or candidates who have recently finished their degree program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a team environment
• Ability to function effectively both as a self-starter (individual contributor), as a member of multi-disciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

• Prior lab-based hands-on experience on polymeric materials and metals
• Knowledge (classroom setting) on polymers/metals/electronics/electricals is desired but not required
• Ability to develop a test plan to demonstrate capability.
• Fundamental knowledge about materials characterization techniques (desired but not required), including Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Optical Microscopy, and Instron mechanical testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects to support innovation
• Evaluate and develop new technical capabilities: materials, compounds, testing methods/tools
• Develop and execute test plans to verify product design intent and compliance with codes and standards
• Conduct competitive testing
• Provide support for 3D projects, technical investigations and operational improvement projects
• Prepare, write, and generate technical reports, work instructions/SOPs
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, supply, quality, and sustaining engineering to ensure strong awareness, communication, and cross functional support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern