R&D Product Development Engineer Co-Op
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 as members of working teams 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 using technical findings to build business cases for capital investment. The role is performed under the guidance of a New Product Development Scientist or Engineer, with tasks to be completed in a timely manner. Candidates must be available full-time for at least six months in either the January–June 2027 or June–December 2027 term.
Requirements
- Minimum 2.8 GPA and at least sophomore standing.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- Able to work full-time for a minimum of six months in either January–June 2027 or June–December 2027.
- Computer skills in Google, MS Excel, and MS Word.
- Basic knowledge of SolidWorks.
- Problem-solving, project-management, and communication skills.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
Nice To Haves
- Collaboration and communication skills, particularly when interfacing with multiple teams.
- Technical capability and creative thinking to support innovation in the process space.
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 build a business case for capital investment.
- Develop and/or work with CAD drawings and 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 within a team environment.
Benefits
- Internal training programs and courses.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee Resource Groups.
