About the role#
This is a paid, full-time co-op position based on-site in Winston Salem, North Carolina. You will work within our Pilot Plant and laboratory environments to support product development and manufacturing operations.
What you'll do#
- Support the Pilot Plant by assisting machine operators and planning or executing development trials.
- Implement operational solutions, including tracking inventory, run rates, and extruder-laminator parameters.
- Perform physical testing and analytical support for product development and troubleshooting.
- Conduct package testing, such as heat seals, mullen burst, caliper, basis weight, COF, tensile strength, and elongation.
- Document test results in the Lotus Notes Analysis Request Database.
- Prepare written reports and presentations to summarize findings for customers.
- Coordinate with operational, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve product performance issues.
- Maintain inventories of trial rolls within the laboratory and development areas.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising Junior or Senior student.
- You are pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- You have a hands-on aptitude for laboratory work and mechanical curiosity.
- You possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $22.00 per hour.
- Additional Benefits: $500 sign-on bonus, $400 per month housing stipend, 5 days of PTO, and eligibility for holiday pay and overtime.
About TekniPlex
TekniPlex operates as a materials science and manufacturing company. It produces components for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. The company maintains its headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people across global facilities in countries including Belgium, Brazil, India, and the United States.
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