NPD Chemist Intern - Summer 2027

Fenner, Inc.; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

Fenner, Inc. in Manheim/Lititz, PA, offers an internship with the New Product Textile Engineering Team. You support product development, perform lab testing on polyurethanes, silicones and textiles, and help set up experiments for new technologies.

You will work under team leaders to analyze data, write reports, update product specifications, and contribute to R&D projects, gaining hands-on experience in emerging textile tech.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college in a related field.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and testing.
• Basic chemistry concepts (stress, friction, coefficients).

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab testing on polyurethanes, silicones and textiles as needed.
• Develop, set up and execute experiments for new technologies.
• Operate test equipment and analyze data; write analytical reports.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

AI-enabled tools

Problem solving

Chemistry basics

Statistical analysis

Education

Two years of college

Tools

MTS

Hot presses

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fenner Precision Polymershas an exciting internship opportunity with theFenner New Product Textile Engineering Team at Manheim/Lititz, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product/process/testing needs for the textile product category.

As part of the New Product Development Team, you will …….

S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments to:

• Conduct lab testing on Polyurethanes, Silicones and textiles according to product development needs
• Help develop, setup and execute experiments for new technologies for our products

Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders

• Operate computer-controlled test equipment and analyze data
• Technical documentation:
• Update specifications for our products
• Write analytical reports based on experimentation conducted
• Develop new tests and document the associated work instructions
• R&D projects

Core Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to….
• Utilize basic chemistry competencies in evaluating and testing products
• Record and interpret measured properties of lab tests
• Chemistry principles – stress, strain, coefficient of friction, etc.
• Statistical analysis of test results
• Working knowledge of…
• Basic lab equipment and software – MTS, hot presses, Microsoft package, etc.
• Novel problem solving

Education and/or Relative Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of college in a related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A

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