CVD Laboratory Intern Summer 2027

Default Brand; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

NSG Group/Pilkington is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student in chemical or mechanical engineering to support R&D in Chemical Vapor Deposition. This internship emphasizes real-world, hands-on experience to prepare you for your career.

You will operate CVD lab equipment, prepare substrates, handle chemicals safely, troubleshoot processes, improve safety, assist in developing new lab equipment, and maintain accurate records in line with ISO9001:2000 standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex CVD lab equipment.
• Prepare glass substrates for lab depositions.
• Safely handle chemicals according to SDS standards.
• Troubleshoot process problems and implement timely solutions.
• Improve safety across CVD lab operations.
• Assist in development and implementation of new CVD lab equipment.
• Operate pilot scale equipment in lab and manufacturing plants.
• Create and adhere to SOPs for CVD lab equipment.
• Communicate effectively with lab personnel.
• Maintain accurate records in line with ISO9001:2000 standards.
• Adhere to company values and standards.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Hands-on technical skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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

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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