Engineering Intern
Chemelex
About the Role
Chemelex is seeking an Engineering Intern to join the Research & Development team.
Key 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program or above in a Science or Engineering field.
- Student pursuing an undergraduate, masters, or Ph.D. degree, or candidates who have recently finished their degree program.
- Prior lab-based hands-on experience on polymeric materials and metals is desired but not required.
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) and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.