About the role#
The R&D Commercial Product Development Engineer Intern will join the Siplast team in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside scientists and managers to support the development of commercial roofing products. You will gain experience in experimental design and data analysis while contributing to the research and development function.
What you'll do#
- Brainstorm new ideas for optimizing commercial roofing products and systems.
- Design and perform experiments under moderate to heavy supervision.
- Interpret and evaluate experimental data.
- Collect, analyze, and present scientific data to key stakeholders and senior management.
- Contribute to written reports regarding project progress and findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a chemistry, polymer science, engineering, or related degree program.
- Preferably sophomore standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Hands-on skills in prototype building and testing.
- Ability to gather and understand customer insights.
- Strong communication skills.
- Creativity and a willingness to learn.
- Prior experience in a lab environment is preferred.
- Ability to travel to plants or customer sites as needed (10% of the time).
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24, 2027, to August 6, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Siplast
Siplast produces commercial roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosure systems. The company operates in the North American market and has been in business since 1979. It maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. The firm is based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and functions as a privately held entity.
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