R&D / Materials Intern

Belden Inc • Carmel, IN

7d • $27 - $30

About The Position

Belden’s 12-week US Internship Program gives current students hands-on experience working on important business projects, collaborating with experienced managers, and delivering results. Interns develop project management, interpersonal, and function-specific skills while contributing to a global team, working toward goals, and presenting to business leaders.

The R&D Cable internship is a technical, hands-on role based at Belden’s Engineering facility in Richmond, Indiana. The R&D teams work across engineering disciplines related to physical infrastructure and intelligent software. In this role, the intern supports product and project studies, simulations, experiment design, test-method development, and laboratory engineering work.

The position requires current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related field. Belden states that it cannot provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. The estimated compensation range is $27–$30 per hour. Hybrid and remote work practices may be available where feasible.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Technical internship or work experience in hands-on laboratory or testing environments.
• Strong technical curiosity.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• High learning agility, initiative, accountability, and a bias for action.
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and studies associated with specific projects or products to identify and resolve inconsistencies or areas of opportunity.
• Execute simulations.
• Develop Design of Experiment (DOE) plans to determine optimal conditions for studies.
• Develop test methods, write procedures, and train technicians on new procedures.
• Assist laboratory technicians with product engineering projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern