Research & Development - Engineering Intern

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Redwood City, CA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Hardware • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Engineering intern supporting R&D materials projects through research, sample preparation, testing, materials characterization, test-plan development, competitive testing, technical investigations, and report or SOP creation. The role collaborates with manufacturing, operations, supply, quality, and sustaining engineering teams to develop technical capabilities, verify product designs, and improve processes.
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Position Summary

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

 

Candidate will drive projects in collaboration with and guidance from materials team manager/members. Help support testing, sample preparation, analytical activities in Chemelex R&D team.

 

Key Role Responsibilities

  • Conduct research projects to support innovation
  • Evaluate and develop new technical capabilities: materials, compounds, testing methods/tools
  • Develop and execute test plans to verify product design intent and compliance with codes and standards
  • Conduct competitive testing
  • Provide support for 3D projects, technical investigations and operational improvement projects
  • Prepare, write, and generate technical reports, work instructions/SOPs
  • Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, supply, quality, and sustaining engineering to ensure strong awareness, communication, and cross functional support

Qualifications and Experience

  • Enrollment in a four-year degree program or above in Science or Engineering field
  • Student pursuing undergraduate/masters/Ph.D. degree or candidates who have recently finished their degree program
  • Good to have prior lab-based hands-on experience on polymeric materials and metals

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge (classroom setting) on polymers/metals/electronics/electricals is desired but not required
  • Ability to develop a test plan to demonstrate capability.
  • Fundamental knowledge about materials characterization techniques (desired but not required), including Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Optical Microscopy, and Instron mechanical testing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a team environment
  • Ability to function effectively both as a self-starter (individual contributor), as a member of multi-disciplinary teams

 

 

 

 

 

Skills Required

  • Enrollment in a four-year degree program or higher in a science or engineering field
  • Pursuing an undergraduate, master's, or Ph.D. degree, or recently completed a degree program
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams
  • Prior hands-on laboratory experience with polymeric materials and metals
  • Classroom knowledge of polymers, metals, electronics, or electrical systems
  • Fundamental knowledge of materials characterization techniques, including TGA, DSC, optical microscopy, and Instron mechanical testing
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
1,272 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions designed to protect critical processes, infrastructure, and people worldwide. Its business focuses on engineered technologies for thermal control, sensing, and operational protection in demanding environments. These solutions help customers safeguard essential assets, improve process reliability, and support critical operations across diverse industrial and infrastructure settings around the world for industrial customers.

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