Hybrid R&D Materials Intern presso IPS – RMB Products

IPS – RMB Products is seeking an R&D Materials Intern. This is a student undergoing on-the-job supervised training in preparation for a desired career. The individual will learn from the Sr. Lab Technician and R&D Materials Engineer and will perform a variety of materials functions including testing and workflow, from raw materials receiving through compounding and grinding into production. 

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing. 

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications. 

Job Accountabilities: 

• Initialization of incoming quality control (IQC) process for all resins and material additives and develop material retain system.
• Tensile Studies – Compounded and formed vs Rotomolded, and stamped pre-conditioned vs. Rotomolded, and stamped post-conditioned.
• Assist in the overhauling of RMB Material Testing Certification Generation.
• Provides support for R&D engineering and testing groups.
• Using Microsoft Office and other software to generate Work Instruction documents and related presentations.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required.

Job Specifications:
 
Education:  A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma/GED and at least two years schooling pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
 

Years’ Experience:  0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
 

Skills: 

• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Experience or background with molding processes is a plus
• Driven to learn and apply Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with production leads and associates
• Good written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:  

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer. 

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. 

(Internship to last 16 weeks, 20-30 hours per week)