Continental · 5 hours ago
2026 Internship: Compound Engineering (Hoosier Racing Tire)
Plymouth, IN
Internship
Onsite
InternContinental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. The Compound Engineering Intern at Hoosier Racing Tire will assist the Compound Engineering Department in developing and evaluating race-winning rubber compounds, while gaining hands-on experience in tire testing and manufacturing processes.
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Responsibilities
Perform assigned projects
Study and become familiarized with elastomer technology, rubber compounding ingredients, and mixing/testing equipment
Learn how various ingredients affect critical compound properties (hardness, strength properties, traction properties, etc.) by performing laboratory experiments and thoroughly analyzing the data
Attend races and tire tests to experience 'hands-on' performance of race compounds
After acclimating, design and lead your own project related to compound performance, compound processing, thermodynamics of tire curing, etc
Regular written reports (e-mails) for project updates
Qualification
Required
Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2026
Be majoring in or having majored in Chemical, Compound, or Materials Engineering
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at the time of application)
Must be able to commute to Plymouth, IN
Hoosier will not pay for housing expenses for this opportunity
Company
Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Aruna Anand
President and CEO, Continental Automotive, North America
Eva Lim
HRBP / Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Recent News
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