Product Innovation Intern – Ink & Coatings R&D

Ball Aerospace; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ball Corporation is offering a Product Application Innovation Intern role in Westminster, CO. The 10-week internship focuses on ink, coating, and graphics technologies for aluminum beverage packaging, including lab work and data analysis.

You’ll participate in technology scouting, prototype development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with potential for full-time consideration after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Material Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Completed at least one year of coursework with graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging ink, coating, and graphics technologies through technology scouting, competitive intelligence, and State of Technology assessments.
• Research market trends, adjacent industries, and novel materials to identify opportunities for future beverage packaging innovation.
• Develop innovative prototype concepts and proof-of-concept samples for next-generation decoration, coating, and product application solutions.
• Assist with laboratory-scale sample preparation, testing, characterization, and performance evaluation of inks and coatings.
• Leverage AI-enabled and digital knowledge management tools to improve technical information organization, searchability, and accessibility.
• Analyze technical data and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and recommendations for innovation decisions.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and advance new technologies and materials.
• Attend professional development activities, including a development week at our Colorado headquarters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science & Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ball Corporation is offering a Product Application Innovation Intern role in Westminster, CO. The 10-week internship focuses on ink, coating, and graphics technologies for aluminum beverage packaging, including lab work and data analysis.

You’ll participate in technology scouting, prototype development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with potential for full-time consideration after graduation.