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Plastics Engineering R&D Intern

Bixby International
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JOB TITLE: Plastics Engineering R&D Intern

DEPARTMENT: R & D

REPORTS TO: Application Development Engineer

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

SALARY GRADE/LEVEL/RANGE: Hourly 

 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Assist in all aspects of research and development.  Provide support to application development engineers and R&D operations team on programs that will accelerate Bixby’s growth.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

 

  • Conduct mechanical properties testing of materials to include tensile, flexural, impact, scratch, mar, peel adhesion etc. 
  • Conduct additional polymer characterization such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and melt flow rate (MFI)
  • Create multilayer prototype constructions using benchtop pneumatic presses. 
  • Assist R&D Operations team in creating sheet extrusion prototypes to include drying, set-up, tear down, processing, material handling, and shipping. 
  • Work with Application Development Engineers on testing, research, and data analysis to accelerate Bixby development program growth. 
  • Compile data in central lab management system and take an analytical approach to interpretating results. 

 

COMPETENCY: 

 

  • Mechanically or analytically inclined, preferably with knowledge of plastics processing, materials, design, and testing. 
  • Excellent organization/multitasking, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through on multiple tasks.
  • Ability to interact with development personnel, engineers, and other departments to ensure complete customer satisfaction and timely response.
  • Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
  • Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, client-oriented environment
  • Maintains company values and demands the highest standards of conduct from self and others. 
  • Projects a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust. 
  • Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment. 
  • Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Occasionally exposed to noise
  • Occasionally exposed to dust
  • Occasionally exposed to high temperature equipment

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full Time, hourly 

 

TRAVEL: None, with occasional opportunities for day-trip travel locally. 

 

EDUCATION: Actively working towards a Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related discipline. 

 

EXPERIENCE: This is an entry-level role with no experience required. Exposure to plastics materials and processing in academic or industry setting preferred. 

 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Bixby International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.