R&D Intern: Glass Bonding Lab & Projects

Pilkington North America Inc.; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NSG Group/Pilkington is offering an internship supporting R&D on bonding systems for automotive glass. You will prepare and test samples, assemble data, and contribute to DOE experiments within the R&D team.

You will plan and execute an intern project, maintain detailed lab notebooks, and assist with health, safety, and environmental initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a global glass leader.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, material science, or chemistry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

Pursuing associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, material science, or chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

NSG Group/Pilkington is offering an internship supporting R&D on bonding systems for automotive glass. You will prepare and test samples, assemble data, and contribute to DOE experiments within the R&D team.

You will plan and execute an intern project, maintain detailed lab notebooks, and assist with health, safety, and environmental initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a global glass leader.