R&D Intern (Summer 2027)

Mativ; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ invites qualified students to join our Munising Mill for a 10+ week internship beginning in May 2027. The program offers exposure to R&D, real-time production, and cross-functional collaboration, with focus on paper or paper-based materials.

Ideal candidates are proactive, analytical, and collaborative, pursuing degrees in Paper Science, Chemistry, or Engineering, with strong Excel skills and a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering.
• Minimum one year of coursework completed; preference for two years.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D with process efficiency improvements and cost-saving projects.
• Attend leadership meetings and report on tasks assigned.
• Work with scientists to identify paper properties.
• Participate in new customer trials and provide data.
• Support in developing or updating standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to project work as directed by R&D management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Pursuing degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Munising, MI

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Description

We are actively pursuing an intern with Chemical Engineering or Paper Science background to complete a 10 plus week internship program at our Munising Mill starting in May 2027. The internship will provide exposure to many aspects of research and development, including a multi-functional team setting, real time production, process experience and project work with specific deliverables and exposure to the mill environment. Interns will participate in daily R&D activities to learn technical properties and quality issues of paper or paper-based materials.

Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business. Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively communicate, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D team on process efficiency improvements, cost savings, new business development projects and/or technology advancement.
• Attending meetings with leadership team, reporting out and assigned tasks from meeting.
• Work with scientists and identify paper properties.
• Participate in new customer trials.
• Work with leadership to modify or create standard operating procedures.
• Project work as assigned by R&D management.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be at least 18 years ofage
• Individual must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree with a concentration in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering discipline.
• Student will need to have completed a minimum of 1-full years of course work with preference for individuals who have completed 2-full years.
• Preference is a minimum 3.0 GPA in your academic field of study.
• Must have solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business.
• Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively synthesize and communicate findings, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.