Product Development Intern

TekniPlex • Holland, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through material science and manufacturing technologies. A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world. Its solutions are found in some of the most well-known names in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Household and Food & Beverage markets. Headquartered in Wayne, Pa., TekniPlex employs 9,000 people throughout its operations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland and the United States. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com. Summary: The TekniPlex Innovation 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 GIC Lab. Supervisor and Development Engineer(s) and will work closely with the TekniPlex’s business unit and corporate leadership teams. What will you would learn: 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 define specifications To conduct lab trials to produce developmental samples To conduct competitive sample analysis To collaborate with other R&D functions across TekniPlex that can help to advance the project

Requirements

• Current pursuit of a full-time undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Material Science, or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 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

• Inspect and test materials, products and packages in support of new product development and for manufacturing plant/customer support
• Prepare reports covering the test results, measurements, data collection and analysis
• Follow and participate in lab safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment
• Project management and execution
• Perform other duties that may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern