R&D Intern Fall 2027

Pilkington North America Inc.; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NSG Group/Pilkington is seeking an engineering intern to support R&D activities in bonding systems for automotive glass. You will prepare and test samples, record data, and contribute to lab reports under supervision.

The role involves participating in DOEs and large-scale experiments, maintaining organized lab spaces, and planning a dedicated intern project with guidance from the team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365.
• Self-motivated and able to switch priorities between tasks.
• Strong observation, organizational, and note-taking abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with engineering math and basic statistics, or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with R&D experiments related to bonding systems.
• Assemble, condition, and test laboratory samples.
• Collate data and write lab reports.
• Participate in DOE and large-scale experiments in R&D and validation.
• Maintain a detailed lab notebook of all testing performed.
• Plan and execute an intern project.
• Log in and dispose of chemicals per HSE policies.

Skills

Observation skills

Note-taking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Pursuing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The NSG Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the architectural, automotive industry and technical glass sectors. Here you can feel confident that your work will make a difference throughout the globe. Being a world leader in glass, we impact millions of people’s view of the world each and every day. At our core, we value embracing challenges, respecting others and unleashing their potential.

Join us on our mission to change our surroundings and improve our world!

We are a diverse team that develops and tests bonding systems on automotive glass and performs failure analysis on the same systems. This internship involves preparing and testing samples, primarily in these areas. In addition, the intern will have a project, chosen based on company needs and intern interests, that they will be responsible for planning and executing, with our support.

Primary Duties:

• Assist with R&D experiments as needed, primarily related to bonding systems
• Assemble, condition, and test laboratory samples
• Collate data and write lab reports
• Participate in large scale experiments (DOEs, etc.) within R&D and validation
• Keep a detailed lab notebook of all testing performedTruly?), must< /li>
• Enter data into appropriate data systems in a timely fashion
• Plan and execute intern project
• Maintain clean, organized lab spaces and assist with sample disposal
• Log in and dispose of chemicals in accordance with HSE policies
• Assist with health and safety initiatives, with direction
• Assist with recycling program and other environmental initiatives as needed

Qualifications Required:

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, material science, or chemistry
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365
• Self-motivated, flexible individual willing to switch priorities and maintain background tasks between more urgent projects
• Good observation, organizational and note-taking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with engineering math and basic statistics, or willing and able to learn

Qualifications Desired:

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or natural science
• Interest in chemistry and structure of surfaces

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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