Internship - Product Development

TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through material science and manufacturing technologies.

A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world.

Its solutions are found in some of the most well-known names in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Household and Food & Beverage markets.

Headquartered in Wayne, Pa., TekniPlex employs 9,000 people throughout its operations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland and the United States.

For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com.

What will you learn:


* To lead and direct assigned project towards advanced technical solutions


* To document detailed experimental records


* To analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results


* To define and translate product requirements into measurable specifications.


* To assess product performance against define specifications


* To conduct lab trials to produce developmental samples


* To conduct competitive sample analysis


* To collaborate with other R&D functions across Tekni-Plex that can help to advance the project

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:


* Current pursuit of a full-time undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Material Science


* Creative problem solvers, have an intellectual curiosity, and thrive in ambiguity.


* Demonstrated initiative, uncompromised integrity, and a results-oriented mindset


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills


* Acute attention to detail with strong quantitative and analytical skills


* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word


* Strong motivation and work ethic and the ability to work independently, ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlines


* Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week for the duration of internship


* Candidates must pass a background check and drug test prior to hiring


* Candidates should be able to work in the United States with no restrictions 

 

Research and Development