Application Development / Material Science Internship

Covestro AG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro AG is offering an internship in Pittsburgh, PA, to support the Engineering Plastics team. The role emphasizes testing formulations, CAD design, and processing of plastic parts in our labs.

The intern will assist with material performance testing, design concepts in CAD, and prepare reports for project stakeholders. Enrollment in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with emphasis in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Must have completed the Freshmen year of college
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater

Responsibilities

• Devise test plans to understand how material formulation influences key properties
• Coordinate experimental work including material preparation, molding and testing
• Conduct mechanical and thermal testing using advanced lab equipment
• Analyze data and prepare concise summaries for stakeholders
• Conduct/support advanced injection molding and processing studies
• Develop design concepts using CAD software
• Support marketing with information, reports and presentations

Skills

Project coordination

SolidWorks CAD

Materials testing

Thermal analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Materials Science

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAE software

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

WHAT WE OFFER

The primary responsibility of this internship is to work with the Application Development and Product Technology groups supporting the Engineering Plastics business within Covestro located in Pittsburgh, PA. The incumbent will support the team’s focus on improving material performance by testing carefully planned formulations and/or chemistries in the laboratory. Support the design of plastic parts and mold designs activities using state-of-the art CAD and CAE technologies. Additionally, perform hands-on advanced mechanical/thermal testing and processing of plastic parts in our labs

Major Responsibilities

• Devise test plans to understand how material formulation influences key physical properties, in line with typical customer expectations in a given application.
• Coordinate experimental work that includes material preparation, injection molding and materials testing
• Conduct mechanical and thermal part and sample testing using advanced lab equipment
• Analyze data and prepare a summary that succinctly conveys key conclusions to project stakeholders
• Conduct/support advanced injection molding and processing studies
• Develop design concepts using CAD software
• Support the marketing efforts by preparing required information, reports and presentations

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering
• At the time of hire, the selected candidate must have completed the Freshmen year of college
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater

Knowledge and Skills

• Project coordination with the ability to be proactive and identify creative, effective technical solutions.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and thermal analysis concepts
• Working experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to interact and establish strong working relationships with diverse individuals
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and processing equipment
• Experience with AI concepts and tools

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume.

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