Materials Science & Chemistry Co-op

Materials and Chemistry Co-Op Students will be expected to work alongside large a multi-disciplinary team of chemists, materials scientists, engineers, and technicians. The work is across a number of sectors and projects can vary in subject, good organizational skills and learning on the job will be required. Students will contribute to projects by being trained to run and analyze experiments on GC-MS, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TMA, DMA, TGA, and other instruments and tools. They will be expected to follow established SOPs and use the data to come to an answer and propose solutions, which they may then be asked to present to stakeholders. Students will use the methods they have learned to support the development and sustainment of hardware and devices.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems. 

Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.

Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.

Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.

Co-op Students must be able to work full-time for a 6 month period.

There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.

Skills/Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.

Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.