Materials/Chemical Engineering Co-op

Enpro Inc.; Town of Palmyra (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES in Palmyra, NY invites a Materials/Chemical Engineering Co-op for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027. You will work with the Engineering team on R&D for polymer composites and product development across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor sectors.

You will support testing, data capture, and process improvements in a hands-on lab environment. Responsibilities include assisting in material research, creating test plans, and contributing to digital lab systems while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled BS student in a relevant engineering discipline
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to research and solve technical problems creatively

Responsibilities

• Assist Materials Engineering team to research, resource, evaluate and validate new materials
• Prepare and track material/process/product validation tests and trials; write a report on findings
• Assist Product Engineering team to design new test fixture and establish standardized test method; research and develop new products and/or processes
• Assist the enhancement of the digital transformation- laboratory information management systems
• Follows safety procedures and keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly

Skills

Materials background

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Research capabilities

Problem solving

Education

BS student in Materials Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES

Job Title: Materials/Chemical Engineering Co-op
Location: Palmyra, NY
Reports to: Senior Materials Engineer/ Product Development Engineer
Semester: 2026 Fall/2027 Spring

Job Summary

Working alongside our Engineering team performing R&D functions and experiments for the development of new polymer composites and products for specific applications in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. Supporting engineers to control and maintain the assigned materials and formulations. Conducting fundamental material-process research including literature review, and characterization of chemicals, fibers, fillers, polymers, technologies, and processes.

Essential Functions

• Assist Materials Engineering team to research, resource, evaluate and validate new materials
• Prepare and track material/process/product validation tests and trials; write a report on findings
• Assist Product Engineering team to design new test fixture and establish standardized test method; research and develop new products and/or processes
• Assist the enhancement of the digital transformation- laboratory information management systems
• Follows safety procedures and keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly

Job Specifications

• Minimum BS students who have completed their 3rd year for the following: Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related scientific field
• Candidates should be highly motivated, self-starters, with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to research and solve technical problems creatively
• Demonstrated ability to develop a work plan, and work both individually and in teams to accomplish technical goals
• Basic mechanical aptitude (ability to operate equipment, understand how a variety of test equipment operates, etc.)

Working Conditions

Laboratory; Manufacturing Floor, Office