About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work within our Research and Development lab alongside a team of chemists and engineers. You will learn about the roofing membrane industry, including TPO, PVC, and EPDM applications. You will also gain exposure to raw materials, process safety, and product quality requirements while exploring how a process engineer contributes to a manufacturing facility.
What you'll do#
- Learn product chemistry and production processes.
- Operate lab machinery to produce samples and record processing data.
- Determine specific mechanical energy on a lab scale and compare these results to production line data.
- Evaluate lamination capabilities and future product structures.
- Study the differences between two resins and the resulting impact on processing conditions.
- Perform data analysis using Minitab or Excel.
- Execute basic statistical analyses to evaluate your findings.
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation and a formal final report to share your research with the R&D group and company executives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Junior or senior academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of statistics.
- Ability to perform quality testing duties.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with project management.
- Detail-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience with Minitab or Six Sigma is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (Mid-May to Mid-August).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Modality: On-site at the Research and Innovation Center.
About Carlisle Construction Materials
Carlisle Construction Materials manufactures and supplies building products for commercial and residential construction. The company produces roofing solutions, insulation, and waterproofing materials. It operates facilities throughout North America and Europe. Founded in 1917, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its headquarters are located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
How to get in at Carlisle Construction Materials
Applying to Carlisle Construction Materials early gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review initial submissions before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person often beats waiting in a digital queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates.
