R&D / Materials Intern

Belden Inc.; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden Inc. in Carmel, IN is offering a 12-week R&D / Materials Internship designed for current students. You will work on hands-on projects in our Engineering facility, perform tests, run simulations, and contribute to DOE studies as part of a global team.

This paid internship develops design and lab skills, with rotation opportunities and relocation support as needed. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related field and be authorized

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a bachelor’s student in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on laboratory or testing internship/experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments; authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tests and studies to identify inconsistencies or opportunities.
• Execute various simulations.
• Develop Design of Experiment (DOE) to optimize studies.
• Develop test methods, write procedures, and train technicians on new procedures.
• Assist laboratory technicians on product engineering projects.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field

Job description

R&D / Materials Intern

Date: Oct 17, 2026

Location: Carmel, IN, US, 46032

Company: Belden Inc

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities-for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world's most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you'll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what's next. You'll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business-creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Belden's US Internship Program

offers current students an opportunity to work on important business projects, collaborate with experienced managers and deliver real results for the organization. Over 12 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience crafting business solutions while developing project management skills, interpersonal skills, and function‑specific knowledge.

As a member of our 2027 US Internship Program, you'll be fully immersed in a global team of experts eager to teach and learn from you along the way. These fast‑paced, project‑based internship positions are ideal for students who are interested in developing themselves professionally, while also making a substantial contribution to the company. You'll work towards goals, deliver results, and present to business leaders.

Belden's R&D teams

are where curiosity becomes reality, spanning distinct engineering paths across physical infrastructure and intelligent software. Hardware and connectivity engineers focus on the physical products that carry data across factories, data centers, and broadband networks, working in areas like fiber optics, copper cable, mechanical design, and lab validation.

This R&D Cable internship offers technical, hands‑on opportunities to work in our Engineering facility in Richmond, IN.

How you can add value within the R&D Cable function:

• Perform various tests and studies associated with specific projects or products to identify and resolve inconsistencies or areas of opportunity
• Execute various simulations
• Develop Design of Experiment (DOE) to determine optimal situations for studies
• Develop test methods, write procedure, and train technicians on new procedures
• Assist laboratory technicians to aid in product engineering projects

Successful Innovation Intern candidates will offer:

• Current enrollment with pursuit of bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field of study
• Technical internship or work experience in hands‑on laboratory or testing environments, strong technical curiosity
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities
• High learning agility, a drive to take initiative, accountability, and a bias for action
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments, authorization to work in the country of employment

Let's Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you'll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this position, now or in the future.

Belden offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible.

Applicants can expect a compensation range of $27-30/hour. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis