NPD Chemist Intern - Summer 2027

Fenner Precision Polymers • Manheim, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fenner Precision Polymers has an exciting internship opportunity with the Fenner New Product Textile Engineering Team at Manheim/Lititz, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product/process/testing needs for the textile product category. As part of the New Product Development Team, you will contribute to various aspects of product development and research.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to utilize basic chemistry competencies in evaluating and testing products
• Demonstrated ability to record and interpret measured properties of lab tests
• Proven skills in chemistry principles – stress, strain, coefficient of friction, etc.
• Proven skills in statistical analysis of test results
• Working knowledge of basic lab equipment and software – MTS, hot presses, Microsoft package, etc.
• Working knowledge of novel problem solving
• A minimum of 2 years of college in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab testing on Polyurethanes, Silicones and textiles according to product development needs
• Help develop, setup and execute experiments for new technologies for our products
• Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders
• Operate computer-controlled test equipment and analyze data
• Update specifications for our products
• Write analytical reports based on experimentation conducted
• Develop new tests and document the associated work instructions
• Work on R&D projects related to alternative fabrics (e.g., quartz, MWPE) including their applications and testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree