Engineering Intern

Tekni-Plex • Clayton, NC

282d

About The Position

TekniPlex Healthcare leverages its world-class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery. We harness the power of world-class materials scientists, a global network of application-specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today's finest materials solutions. We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance. We are currently hiring for teammates in our facility located in Clayton, NC. The Tekni-Plex team is seeking a summer intern to lead new product development projects. During your 12 weeks in this role, you will actively participate in all aspects of new product development projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with senior researchers on an assigned product/technology development or an application/product engineering project. You will report to the Senior Director, Global Technology and will work closely with the Tekni-Plex's business unit and corporate leadership teams.

Requirements

• Current pursuit of a full-time undergraduate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Plastics Technology, and Mechanical Engineering
• Creative problem solvers, have an intellectual curiosity, and thrive in ambiguity
• Demonstrated initiative, uncompromised integrity, and a results-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Acute attention to detail with strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong motivation and work ethic and the ability to work independently, ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week for the duration of internship
• Candidates must pass a background check and drug test prior to hiring
• Candidates should be able to work in the United States with no restrictions

Responsibilities

• To lead and direct assigned project towards advanced technical solutions
• To document detailed experimental records
• To analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results
• To define and translate product requirements into measurable specifications
• To assess product performance against defined specifications
• To conduct lab trials to produce developmental samples
• To conduct competitive sample analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree