Materials Engineer Intern

Position Summary

Materials Engineer Intern, for elastomeric (rubber) compounds (minor focus on plastics, metals, composites, etc.) for components/systems of various scope and complexity used as seals, diaphragms, isolators, boots, etc. in various markets with a concentration on Off Highway, Heavy Duty, and Automotive. Understanding of analytical techniques is desired to conduct physical tests on chemicals and elastomers.

Responsibilities

• Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• Perform analytical testing of rubber compounds and products.
• Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment or processes, or to develop applications of findings for customers.
• Analyzes and interprets test data to prepare technical reports for use by engineering or management for planning and marketing personnel in sales and technical services activities.
• Assists in developing new elastomeric compounds in all polymer families for various applications.
• Reviews drawings/prints to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function and conformity to standards, procedures and specifications.
• Supports production mixing and molding operations.
• Communicates with suppliers of material, components, molds, equipment, etc.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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