
Plastics Engineering Intern
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The plastics engineering candidate works under the direction of an experienced process and product engineer focusing on manufacturing optimization of extrusion and/or balloon processing and/or sub-assembly processes. The intern will be responsible for project-based data gathering for sample production runs, data analysis, complaint investigation, product testing, engineering change control, and/or drawing/modeling support. The intern may participate in setting up or running equipment for new or existing products to advance polymer processing understanding.
Other related duties as assigned. The intern will be accountable for presenting learning and performance improvements by the conclusion of the program.
Education and Experience Requirements
Rising Junior or Senior College / University enrolled or recently graduated high performing Plastics Engineering Students.
Skills and Abilities
- Experience with polymer processing is desirable
- Statistical & Tolerance Analysis
- Basic computer, data retrieval and data analysis skills
- Attention to detail, willingness to learn and contribute, project management, results oriented
- Compliance with all Quality System and safety requirements
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office and manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.