Reasearch & Development Intern
At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our R&D team at our Belpre location.
The Co-op Process Engineer position exists as a developmental support position for Kraton U. S. R&D Lab and plant Quality Control teams. The position will help enable product and process innovation in Kraton’s flagship commercial manufacturing and pilot plant facilities. Also, the Co-Op process Engineer will Collaborate with several R&D labs in Kraton’s global network and with manufacturing personnel to achieve business targets.
The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:
- Assess and troubleshoot polymer-manufacturing processes using analytical and engineering tools.
- Support pilot- and commercial-scale test runs and provide data analysis and technical recommendations.
- Develop and assess manufacturing processes for new-product development projects.
- Contribute to deployment of research work and improvement of existing processes/products.
Required Skills:
- Keen focus on personal and physical safety
- Operates with integrity
- Courage to make tough decisions
- Self-motivated and driven
- Positive can-do attitude
- Solid teamwork and leadership abilities
- Capable of learning and applying knowledge and skills to the performance of analytical, engineering, and technical work.
- Communicates effectively (written and verbal)
- Influencing and facilitation skills
- Able to research and integrate innovative ideas into the business
- Capable of learning and applying knowledge and skills to the performance of analytical and technical work.
Education:
- Students seeking Bachelor’s degree in Polymer or Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemistry.
- A current undergraduate or graduate-level student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Polymer or Chemical Engineering or related technical field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.