R&D Intern - Process Engineering
About The Position
The R&D Process Engineering Intern will work on projects to determine specific mechanical energy (SME) on a lab scale and compare it to production line data, evaluate lamination capabilities and future product structures, and study the differences between two resins and the resulting impact on processing conditions. The intern will learn about the Roofing Membrane industry, chemistry/formulation, raw materials, process safety, process equipment, and product quality requirements. In addition to those, the intern will interface with all facets of the business to learn where a R&D Process Engineer can fit into a manufacturing facility. The R&D Process Engineering Intern will work in the Research and Development lab and be part of a team of chemists and engineers. The intern will receive an introduction to TPO, PVC, and EPDM end-use applications, manufacturing processes and formulations, as well as lab and pilot-scale chemistry techniques. Basic statistical methods will be utilized to design experiments and analyze data obtained, and the intern will be expected to utilize academic research as a tool to explain the relationship between Science and Process application improvement.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or closely-related discipline
- Junior or senior level academic standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of statistics.
- Capable of performing quality testing duties.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Minitab is a Plus
- Sig-sigma experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work to understand the product chemistry and the production processes.
- Assist with operation of lab machinery to produce samples and record associated processing data.
- Execute basic statistical analyses to evaluate processing data.
- Present research findings to R&D group and CCM executives
- Conduct data analysis using Minitab and/or Excel.
- The candidate will create a PowerPoint presentation that will be presented to CCM team along with all other summer interns.
- Submit a final formal report with findings.
Benefits
- tuition assistance
- excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
