2027 Internship – Compound Engineer (Hoosier Racing Tire) Job ID: REF99696K

Continental; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN seeks a Compound Engineer Intern to support the Compound Engineering Department in developing and evaluating racing rubber compounds. The role includes hands-on training across processing, testing and tire manufacturing.

As you progress, you will design and lead a project related to compound performance, analyze laboratory data, and report findings by email. You will also attend races to observe real-world compound behavior.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for Fall 2027.
• Majoring in Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering/Technology, or related technical field.
• GPA 3.0+ (transcripts required).
• Must be able to commute to Plymouth, IN.
• Housing is not provided for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned projects.
• Study elastomer technology, rubber ingredients, and mixing/testing equipment.
• Learn how ingredients affect properties by conducting lab experiments and analyzing data.
• Attend races and tire tests to observe compound performance.
• Lead your own project on compound performance or curing thermodynamics.
• Provide regular project updates via written reports.

Skills

Laboratory experiments

Data analysis

Elastomer technology

Rubber compounding knowledge

Education

Chemical Engineering

Rubber Engineering/Technology

Tools

Mixing/testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

THE POSITION

Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN, is seeking a Compound Engineer Intern to join our team. The Compound Engineering Intern is charged with unique and exciting opportunity of assisting the Compound Engineering Department in the development and evaluation of race winning rubber compounds. The position will be trained in different aspects of processing, testing and evaluation of racing compounds and race tire manufacturing.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Perform assigned projects.
• Study and become familiarized with elastomer technology, rubber compounding ingredients, and mixing/testing equipment.
• Learn how various ingredients affect critical compound properties (hardness, strength properties, traction properties, etc.) by performing laboratory experiments and thoroughly analyzing the data.
• Attend races and tire tests to experience “hands‑on” performance of race compounds.
• After acclimating, design and lead your own project related to compound performance, compound processing, thermodynamics of tire curing, etc.
• Regular written reports (e-mails) for project updates.

Additional Information

EEO-Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
• Be majoring in Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering/Technology, or a related technical field.
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at the time of application).
• Must be able to commute to Plymouth, IN.
• Hoosier will not pay for housing expenses for this opportunity.

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €13.9 billion in 2024, currently employs around 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Tire solutions from Continentalmake mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two‑wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers.

Hoosier Racing Tire,the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind. their state‑of‑the‑art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R&D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing over 1,000 different racing and high‑performance tires. Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG.