R&D Process Engineer Co-Op

GAF; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF in Parsippany, NJ is offering full-time co-op assignments for undergraduate or graduate engineering students in chemical, electrical, or mechanical fields. The program spans school terms with potential return offers and includes competitive pay and possible living or relocation allowances, depending on location.

Responsibilities cover quality assurance of raw materials, problem-solving investigations, supplier quality initiatives, and generating technical reports.

Qualifications

• Problem solving, project management and communication skills are required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum GPA 2.8 with at least sophomore standing.

Responsibilities

• Performing raw material quality assurance activities and material performance.
• Conducting problem solving investigations and troubleshooting to identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives with suppliers and technical analysis for material issues.
• Involvement with data flow diagrams and technical diagrams.
• Rotation ends with a formal report-out presentation to GAF leaders.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

GPA 2.8+

Sophomore standing

Tools

Google

MS Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Parsippany, NJ

Full time

26444

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Co-Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams. We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering. Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return for additional terms while you continue your education. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing raw material quality assurance activities and material performance.
• Conducting problem solving investigations and troubleshooting to assure root cause is identified, counter measures and recurrence prevention are fully implemented.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives directly or indirectly with suppliers.
• Providing technical support and analytical analysis for material issues.
• Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.

At GAF, We Require:

• Spring term candidates must be able to work full‑time for a minimum of 6‑months (January - July 2027). We also offer combined Spring/Summer terms (June - Dec 2027).For returning co‑ops only, we also offer a Summer term where candidates must be able to work full‑time for 3 months (June - Aug 2027).
• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, with at least a sophomore standing.
• Problem solving, project management and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment. In addition, candidates must have the ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
• Candidates should also have computer skills in Google as well as basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD.
• Each rotation typically culminates with a formal report‑out presentation to a group of GAF leaders from multiple functional areas.

Minimum Requirements

Pay Transparency

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $24.00

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.