Product Development Engineer - Intern Summer 2027

About the role

The Product Development Engineer Intern works closely with the R&D Engineering team to support product development efforts in all areas.

Responsibilities

• Support product development efforts related to thermoplastic compounding, injection molding, mechanical and physical property testing, and other testing and project work as necessary.
• Recommend process improvements based on analysis.
• Maintain compliance with all work standards, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to comply with all work standards, company policies and procedures.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Education and Experience

• Completed 2nd or 3rd year of higher education.
• Students with Composite Materials Engineering, Plastics or Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science major preferred.
• Willingness to learn RTP Company business, process, and quality assurance techniques.
• Detail oriented and able to follow written procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a self-starter.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Contacts: Internal – Continuously (67 - 100%); External – Rarely (1 – 6%). Contacts involve giving or exchanging information of a limited controversial nature.
• Regularly communicates via phone, email, in person, or video.
• Required to sit and perform keyboard work for prolonged periods of time.
• Proper personal safety equipment is to be used while performing this job, such as safety glasses, shoes, face shield, gloves, etc.
• Operates a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine and printer.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 lbs.
• Exposed to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
• Standard office environment with low to moderate noise level due to office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity: Repeatedly required to walk, bend, reach, twist, turn and stand, climb stairs, sit in one place for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and see.