CVD Laboratory Intern Spring 2027

NSG Group; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NSG Group in Northwood, OH seeks a motivated student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering to support the R&D stages of chemical vapor depositions. You will join a team of technicians, engineers and scientists to gain real-world, hands-on lab experience.

Responsibilities include operating CVD lab equipment, preparing substrates, handling chemicals safely, troubleshooting, and contributing to safety and quality initiatives while documenting work per ISO9001:2000

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or chemistry.
• Demonstrated hands-on technical skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex CVD lab equipment.
• Prepare glass substrates for lab depositions.
• Safely handle chemicals according to SDS standards.
• Troubleshoot process problems and implement solutions.
• Improve safety in all CVD lab operations.
• Develop and implement new CVD lab equipment SOPs.
• Operate pilot scale equipment in lab and manufacturing plants.
• Maintain accurate records per ISO9001:2000 standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Purpose: Seeking a highly motivated student currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical Engineering. In this position, you will work with a team of technicians, engineers, and scientists to support the R&D stages of Chemical Vapor Depositions. Our intern program focuses on real-world, hands‑on experiences to help prepare you for your career.

Essential Functions:

• Operate complex CVD lab equipment
• Prepare glass substrates for lab depositions
• Safely handle chemicals according to SDS standards
• Troubleshoot process problems, implement solutions in timely manner
• Continuously explore ways to improve safety of all aspects of CVD lab operation
• Participate in development and implementation of new CVD lab equipment
• Operate small pilot scale equipment in laboratory and manufacturing plants
• Create and adhere to SOP’s developed for CVD lab equipment
• Communicate effectively with all lab personnel
• Maintain accurate and detailed records (e.g. laboratory notebook and documents) in accordance with ISO9001:2000 standards.
• Adhere to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Passion for Excellence - Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives.
• Safety & Quality Focus - Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality and
• ethical behavior.

• Customer Focused - Actively seeks to understand internal & external customer circumstances, problems, expectations and needs.

Qualifications Required:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a suitable field, such as Engineering or Chemistry
• Demonstrated hands‑on technical skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work in team environments

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Demonstrated commitment to safe and ethical behavior

Qualifications Desired:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry
• Experience in industrial laboratory environment
• Experience with handling hazardous chemicals
• Self-starter with strong desire for learning and improvement

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NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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