TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies. A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world. Its solutions are found in some of the most well-known names in the Healthcare, Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets.
The Tekni-Plex team is seeking a summer intern to lead product development projects. During your 12 weeks in this role, you will actively participate in all aspects of development projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with technical operations on an assigned product/technology development or an application/product engineering project. You will report to the Technical Manager and will work closely with the Tekni-Plex’s business unit and corporate leadership teams.
Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:
- To lead and direct assigned project towards advanced technical solutions
- To document detailed experimental records
- To analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results
- To define and translate product requirements into measurable specifications.
- To assess product performance against define specifications
- To conduct lab trials to produce developmental samples
- To conduct competitive sample analysis
- To collaborate with other R&D functions across Tekni-Plex that can help to advance the project
Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:
- Current pursuit of a full-time undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or Material Science
- Creative problem solvers, have an intellectual curiosity, and thrive in ambiguity.
- Demonstrated initiative, uncompromised integrity, and a results-oriented mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Acute attention to detail with strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong motivation and work ethic and the ability to work independently, ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week for the duration of internship
- Candidates must pass a background check and drug test prior to hiring
- Candidates should be able to work in the United States with no restrictions
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What We Do
TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies.
A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a multitude of materials science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world. Its solutions are found in some of the most well-known names in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Beauty and Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets.
Headquartered in Wayne, Pa., TekniPlex employs 9,000 people globally throughout its operations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland, and the United States.
