Research & Development (R&D) Chemist Internship - Summer '22
Posted on: 28 Feb 2022
Houston, TX
Job Description
ITW Global Brands, a leader in the automotive aftermarket with brands such as Rain-X, Black Magic, Gumout, Fix-A-Flat, Slime, Permatex, Fast Orange and Spray Nine. As a part of a Fortune 200 company, we are focused on integrity and providing consumer benefit through our portfolio and support.
Internship Program Overview:
ITW’s internship program provides unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, dynamic industries. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided significant responsibility and autonomy to get things done. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise. Learn more about ITW’s internship program at www.intinterns.com
We are looking for an enthusiastic R&D Chemist intern to join our R&D Innovation team during the Fall of 2021. This internship position will expose the candidate to the concepts and practices of performing Technology investigations, including Market and IP characterization, as well as providing immersion into the field of analytical testing. The position will involve the combination of primary/secondary research, analysis, interpretation, product testing and reporting on assigned topics.
This internship will help you grow your professional skills and broaden your experience as you contribute to the R&D group and our company-wide goals.
What you will do:
Develop key test methods for product attribute testing, with guidance from senior technical team.
Hands-on, creative, Do-It-Yourself mentality required.
Understand the product attribute and deduce a test method for testing various formulas/prototypes.
General lab testing, read samples, and enter data into system as necessary.
Maintain accurate records of experiments or process.
Follow all quality procedures and safety rules.
Lab maintenance of equipment and materials. Work area must be kept in a clean and orderly condition.
Keep updated in the field by reading technical literature, attending lectures, and industry seminars.
What we are looking for:
• Junior or Senior, pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• One plus years relevant work experience a plus
• Willing to learn new processes and business practices.
• A driving intellectual curiosity
• Experience in laboratory environment, hands-on product testing is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Understands the importance of safety in operations; must maintain a safety mindset at all times.
**Must be local to the Houston area.**
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Glenview, IL
Illinois Tool Works Inc. manufactures and sells industrial products and equipment worldwide. It operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment offers plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks, and other industrial uses. The Food Equipment segment provides warewashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment; kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems; and food equipment maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment produces equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics.
The Welding segment produces arc welding equipment; metal arc welding consumables and related accessories; and metal jacketing and other insulation products for various industrial and commercial applications. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. The Construction Products segment offers engineered fastening systems and solutions for the residential construction, renovation/remodel, and commercial construction markets.
The Specialty Products segment offers beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. It serves the automotive OEM/tiers, commercial food equipment, construction, general industrial, and automotive aftermarket end markets. The company distributes its products directly to industrial manufacturers, as well as through independent distributors. Illinois Tool Works Inc. was founded in 1912 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees48, 000
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