R&D Process Engineer Intern
Carlisle Construction Materials

The Polyiso R&D Process Engineering Intern work in the insulation development lab where he/she will be part of a team of chemists and engineers. They will work on a project to explore formulation changes in a lab environment to quantity the impact on product quality (Flammability, mechanical properties, R-Value, etc.) when mixing varying quantities of different formulations with the base formulation. The intern will learn about the Polyiso industry, chemistry/formulation, raw materials, process safety, process equipment, and product quality requirements. In addition to those, the intern will learn about P&ID drawings and the overall process flow to help best relate the lab work to a plant environment.

The intern will receive an introduction to PolyIso end-use applications, manufacturing processes and formulations, as well as lab and pilot-scale chemistry techniques. Basic statistical methods will be utilized to design experiments and analyze data obtained, and the intern will be expected to utilize academic research as a tool to explain the relationship between Science and Process application improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Work to understand the product chemistry and the production process.
* Assist with operation of pilot-scale lab machinery to produce PolyIso foam panels for testing.
* Execute bench-scale chemistry techniques to produce PolyIso foam panels for testing.
* Coordinate and assist with physical property testing on material produced.
* Execute basic statistical analyses to evaluate relative performance of PolyIso formulations.
* Present research findings to R&D group and CCM executives
* Conduct data analysis using Minitab and/or Excel.
* The candidate will create a PowerPoint presentation that will be presented to CCM team along with all other summer interns.
* Submit a final formal report with findings.

$5000 relocation bonus offered

Qualification:

Carlisle Construction Materials, R&D - Insulation Group is seeking highly motivated student who can excel working independently in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must be willing to receive positive feedback, detailed-oriented, have project management experience, and understanding of data analysis. Candidates should meet the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PHD program in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or closely-related discipline

* Junior or senior level academic standing
* Minimum GPA of 3.0
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Minitab is a Plus
* Basic understanding of statistics. Sig-sigma experience is a plus.
* Capable to perform quality testing duties.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

Must be able to work onsite Mid-May to Mid-August.

The internship will be held in the Research and Innovation Center in Carlisle, PA. The intern is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday) for the duration of the internship. The candidate will be expected to travel to the Sikeston, MO PolyIso manufacturing plant one (1) time throughout the duration

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