Summer 2027 Intern-Hardcoat Research and Development Intern

Momentive; Town of Waterford (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Momentive is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern for Hardcoat Research & Development in New York. The intern will support NPI programs, develop structure-property knowledge, and investigate formulation effects on coating performance for polycarbonate and metal substrates.

The role emphasizes documentation, data analysis, and standardization of developmental data across hardcoat platforms, with a 40-hour work week for 10–12 weeks between May and August.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program (May-August internship).
• Comfort working in wet chemistry lab and in physical property testing.
• Experience with coating processes or polymer chemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Hardcoat Next Generation Platforms.
• Investigate effects of formulation and processing changes on hardcoat performance.
• Document and standardize developmental data for hardcoat programs.
• Contribute to characterization of chemistry, adhesion, and appearance of coatings.

Job description

Job Title: Summer 2027 Intern-Hardcoat Research and Development Intern

Summary: The Hardcoat Research and Development Intern will contribute to the growth of Hardcoat Technology through support of NPI programs and Platforms. The Intern will develop critical structure-property knowledge that can be applied to multiple programs/customers. The intern will investigate the effect of formulation and processing changes on hardcoat performance, particularly with respect to coating performance failures for thermal cure hardcoat systems on polycarbonate or metal substrates. Additionally, the work could include documentation and standardization of Hardcoat developmental data.

Responsibilities

Contributions to Hardcoat Thermal Cure Next Generation Platforms which includes the following focus areas:

• Effect of chemistry and process parameters on chemical resistance, adhesion and cracking.
• Effects of additives to improve adhesion to wider range of substrate types.
• Effects of pigments and matte agents on appearance and performance.
• Development of in-house test methods of importance to Consumer/Industrial space.
• Improvements to performance of metal protection hardcoats
• Improvements to anti-fingerprint performance of hardcoats.

Qualifications

The following are required for the role Applicant must be comfortable working in a wet chemistry lab and also with performing physical property testing and characterization:

• Experience with coating processes and test methods is desired.
• Experience with polymer chemistry and mechanical property testing on polymeric systems is desired.
• Experience with statistical data analysis is desired.
• Experience with Microscoft tools (Excel, Powerpoint) and data storage platforms (Sharepoint).

Program Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.

The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.

Education Requirement

The ideal candidate would be a MS or PhD candidate in a polymer or materials science program

What We Offer

Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography.

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward - products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.