PhD Materials R&D Intern: Polymers & Composites

TE Connectivity Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Polymer and Composites group in Fremont, CA seeks a Materials Development R&D Intern for Summer 2027. You will perform hands-on lab work, aiding in formulation, materials characterization, and process development for high-performance polymers and composites.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Ph.D. in related fields, with strong polymer chemistry knowledge, characterization skills (FTIR, SEM/EDS, MS, DSC, TGA, Instron, rheology), and good communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge in polymer chemistry and polymer composites including processing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of chemical and material characterization such as FTIR, SEM/EDS, MS, DSC, TGA, Instron, and rheology.
• Fundamental understanding of polymer structure-property relationships and interactions with additives.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and work independently in a lab.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and ability to define problems with multiple approaches.
• Ability to deliver tasks on time and work effectively in a team; good written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing R&D projects in development of functional polymeric and composite materials.
• Assist in formulation development and application testing.
• Conduct chemical and mechanical analysis of new polymer formulations.
• Document data, generate technical reports, and present results at group meetings.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer composites

Characterization techniques

Lab skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Written and oral communication

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

FTIR

SEM/EDS

MS

DSC

TGA

Instron

Rheology

Job description

TE Connectivity's Polymer and Composites group in Fremont, CA seeks a Materials Development R&D Intern for Summer 2027. You will perform hands-on lab work, aiding in formulation, materials characterization, and process development for high-performance polymers and composites.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Ph.D. in related fields, with strong polymer chemistry knowledge, characterization skills (FTIR, SEM/EDS, MS, DSC, TGA, Instron, rheology), and good communication.