Engineering Intern

TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials 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, Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets.

The Tekni-Plex team is seeking a summer intern to lead product development projects. During your 12 weeks in this role, you will actively participate in all aspects of development projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with technical operations on an assigned product/technology development or an application/product engineering project. You will report to the Technical Manager and will work closely with the Tekni-Plex’s business unit and corporate leadership teams.

Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:

• 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, 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