R&D Product Development Engineer Co-Op

GAF • Parsippany, NJ

2d

About The Position

The R&D Product Development Engineer Co-Op joins GAF’s Residential R&D New Product Development team, working with Residential R&D Asphalt and Glass Mat teams and Residential Product Management to design and develop new products. Co-op students contribute to high-profile projects and receive guidance from a mentor who helps them understand the company and their responsibilities.

Work may include creating and testing laboratory proof-of-concepts, supporting trials through experimental planning, material testing, and data analysis, and applying technical findings to develop business cases for capital investment. The role also involves developing or engaging with CAD drawings and applying statistical data analysis fundamentals. The co-op works under the guidance of a New Product Development Scientist or Engineer and is expected to complete assigned tasks promptly and produce accurate, concise technical reports.

Requirements

• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• At least sophomore standing.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Computer skills in Google tools, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Problem-solving, project-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise technical reports.
• Must be able to work full-time for a minimum of six months in one of the listed terms: January–June 2027 or June–December 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Collaboration and communication skills for working with multiple teams across the company.
• Technical capability and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Create and test initial proof-of-concepts in the laboratory.
• Support trials through experimental planning, material testing, and data analysis.
• Use technical learnings to help build business cases for capital investment.
• Develop and/or engage with CAD drawings.
• Apply fundamentals of statistical data analysis.
• Work under the guidance of a New Product Development Scientist or Engineer, taking direction and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Generate accurate and concise technical reports.
• Collaborate and communicate with teams across the company.

Benefits

• Internal training programs and courses.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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