Polymer Sample Preparation and Processing
Receive hands-on training from a mentor using plastics processing equipment, including extruders and blown-film lines.
Prepare polymer formulations containing processing additives and evaluate their performance.
Test and Characterization Method Development
Develop and refine testing protocols for evaluating polymer formulations on film-processing equipment.
Improve characterization methods used to quantify polymer processing-aid performance and impact on material properties.
AI/ML-Assisted Product Development
Work with the mentor to apply AI, machine learning, and data-analysis tools to experimental datasets.
Use data-driven methods to identify trends, predict formulation performance, and optimize product compositions
Document modeling approaches, results, and recommendations to support future product-development activities
The following are required for the role
Pursuing a degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Plastics Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
Basic laboratory and data-analysis experience, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
Ability to follow laboratory safety requirements and experimental procedures.
Interest in learning plastics processing, material characterization, and AI/ML-assisted formulation optimization.
Experience with statistical analysis, Python, R, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, or machine learning tools is preferred but not required
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.
The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
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. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.
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.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Skills Required
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Plastics Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Basic laboratory and data-analysis experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
- Ability to follow laboratory safety requirements and experimental procedures.
- Interest in learning plastics processing, material characterization, and AI/ML-assisted formulation optimization.
- Experience with statistical analysis, Python, R, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, or machine-learning tools.
- Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at application and for at least one semester after the internship.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks between May and August.
- Must be of legal working age as defined by local law.
Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.
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What We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
