R&D Intern Fall 2026 - Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Purpose:

We are a team that develops process control and inspection systems for automotive glass.

This internship involves creating software applications to assist in that area. In addition, the intern will have a project, chosen based on company needs and intern interests, that they will be responsible for planning and executing, with our support.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with R&D inspection systems, mainly focused around software development


• Write, test, and implement software applications as required


• Create documentation for software applications as needed


• Participate in large scale software testing within R&D development


• Plan and execute intern project


• Maintain clean, organized spaces and assist


• Assist with health and safety initiatives, with direction


• Assist with recycling program and other environmental initiatives as needed


• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles


• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:  

• Customer Focused: Actively seeks to understand internal & external customer circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs   


• Passion for Excellence: Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives


• Empowers & Develops: Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience   

Qualifications Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering


• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365


• Self-motivated, flexible individual willing to switch priorities and maintain background tasks between more urgent projects


• Good observation, organizational and note-taking skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Familiar with engineering math and basic statistics, or willing and able to learn

Qualifications Desired:

• Interested in developing software applications

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NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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