R&D Intern Summer 2027

NSG Group; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NSG Group/Pilkington offers an internship in our R&D lab focused on bonding systems for glass applications. You will assist with experiments, assemble and test samples, and document results.

You will plan and execute an intern project with mentorship, maintain lab notebooks, and support health and safety initiatives while developing skills in chemistry, materials science and data analysis. Applicants pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry.
• Familiar with engineering math and basic statistics, or willing to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with R&D experiments related to bonding systems.
• Assemble, condition, and test laboratory samples.
• Collate data and write lab reports.
• Participate in DOEs or large-scale experiments in R&D and validation.
• Maintain a detailed lab notebook and track data in systems.
• Plan and execute intern project with mentorship.
• Support health, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Observation & note-taking

Engineering math basics

Education

Associate or Bachelor in chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry

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 performed
• 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.