Technical (Engineering) Intern

Toray Plastics • North Kingstown, RI

14h

About The Position

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is part of Toray Industries, Inc., a leading global chemical company listed on the Forbes Global 2000 and employing 34,000 people at business sites in 21 countries and regions, including Japan. Founded in 1926, Toray is focused on research and technological development, seeking to contribute to society by creating new value. Toray is diversified into many high-tech business areas, plastics, films, carbon fiber and composite materials, pharmaceutical and medical products, water treatment and filtration, and electronic and information related products. At Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (TPA), we manufacture high technology, engineered polypropylene and polyester film products not only for industrial applications, but also in many consumer products such as food packaging, energy efficient window films, digital photo prints, cell phones, LCD displays, and security labeling. For more information, please visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc. website: www.toraytpa.com. Summary: The Technical Intern will assist the Technical Department in improving their understanding of the film production and metallizing process through the completion of project work. Projects will often involve working with several other departments to collect data and information that is crucial to improving operations. This individual will work with other Mechanical and Chemical Engineers and independently on small scale projects. This individual will work 40 hours per week. A summary presentation is required, describing the projects and accomplishments, given by the individual to TPA management at the conclusion of the internship. Summary: Qualified candidate(s) will assist the Lumirror NPD Group in the completion of project work. This individual will work with other Mechanical or Chemical Engineers and independently on small scale projects. A summary presentation is required, describing the projects and accomplishments, given by the individual to TPA management at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate will be a mechanical, polymer, or chemical engineering student entering his/her junior or senior year
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite required; Access and/or CAD helpful but not required
• Ability to report in a clear and concise manner
• Must have a strong work ethic and be self-motivated
• GPA of 3.3 or above

Responsibilities

• Support other engineers on different aspects of their projects
• Collect, process and interpret test data
• Document and report test results
• Assist with developing test protocols
• Search out raw material and/or equipment suppliers to meet specific project needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed