Pilot Plant Innovation Intern — Chemical Eng (On-site)

Avery Dennison

Zuid-Holland

On-site

EUR 3,700 - 6,100

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Avery Dennison seeks a motivated intern to join our pilot plant team in Leiden, with responsibilities spanning from trial execution on pilot-scale equipment to data-driven optimization of coatings. The role emphasizes inline viscosity measurement and improved mixing of thickening agents, offering hands-on experience in scale-up of innovative technologies.

The position requires final-year students in engineering, fluency in English, and proficiency with Google Workspace and statistics tools like

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Fluency in English is required.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Competence in working with statistical software like Minitab or SPSS (preferred).

Responsibilities

Execute trials on pilot-scale equipment to identify technical constraints and optimize the performance of multilayer coating setups.
Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical methodologies.
Support new product development by aligning process capabilities with product functionality and performance requirements.
Establish methods for evaluating layer thickness and homogeneity.
Perform analytical testing techniques, such as confocal Raman spectroscopy or SEM (preferred).