Carlisle Construction Materials · 1 day ago
R&D Intern - Thermoplastics
Carlisle, PA
Internship
Onsite
InternCarlisle Construction Materials is seeking an R&D Thermoplastics Intern to collaborate with the TPO membrane group. The intern will work closely with chemists and engineers to optimize product formulations and address processing-related defects.
Building MaterialManufacturingService Industry
Hiring Manager
Bailey Renfrew
Responsibilities
Attend the Applicator Certification Seminar at our on-campus Training & Education facility to learn about CCM’s product systems and installation practices
Develop an understanding of TPO compound and membrane chemistry, formulation, and manufacturing processes
Assist the Processing Lab team with lab-scale extrusion trials
Operate heat-welding equipment for thermoplastic membranes and perform destructive evaluations on welded samples
Collaborate with Physical Testing and Analytical teams to obtain and interpret sample test data
Conduct data analysis using Minitab and/or Excel
Communicate findings to cross-functional groups and provide recommendations related to formula optimization, processing parameters, and method development
Qualification
Required
Candidates must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program in material science, polymer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline
Junior or senior level academic standing
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preferred
Coursework or knowledge of polymers and/or extrusion is preferred
Materials manufacturing knowledge is beneficial
Statistical methods would be preferred but not required
Prior experience in a lab setting is preferred, especially in polymer rheology and processing
Prior knowledge of the following test methods is preferred: tensile testing, rheometer, DSC, TGA and IR
Company
Carlisle Construction Materials
Carlisle Construction Materials is a manufacturer and supplier of building products.
Founded in 1993Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
1001-5000 employees
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