R&D Intern

TekniPlex • Eatontown, NJ

5h • $21 - $24 • Onsite

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 an Engineering/Technology Intern for our Eatontown, NJ facility. 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 work closely with the Tekni-Plex’s business unit and corporate leadership teams. Pay Range: $21 - $24 per hour

Requirements

• Current pursuit of a full-time undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related degree
• 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
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Preferably Creo and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work with hand tools and power
• 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
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

• Additional machining experiences (Mill & Lathe) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct assigned project towards advanced technical solutions
• Document detailed experimental records
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results
• Define and translate product requirements into measurable
• Assess product performance against define specifications
• Conduct lab trials to produce developmental results
• Conduct competitive sample analysis
• Collaborate with other R&D functions across Tekni-Plex that can help to advance the project

What This Job Offers

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