Summer 2027 Intern - Hardcoats Application Development

What you'd do

• Operate and optimize the Ultrasonic Spray Application Machine to apply Hardcoats materials on different substrates
• Set-up recipes for different materials in our portfolio.
• Create/Update the SOP. - Support the Weatherometer Data Analysis & automatization process
• White-belt (Process mapping and waste identification; continuous improvement; and Awareness of efficiency, quality, and variability reduction).
• Conduct wet chemistry experiments (e.g., Flow Coating, Spray Coating and Dip Coating) and physical property testing (e.g., hardness, abrasion resistance and coating thickness)
• Document and standardize experimental data for internal databases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, quality, and manufacturing
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and equipment calibration schedules

What they want

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, or related field.
• Comfortable working in a wet lab environment and with coating test methods
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistical data analysis and data management platforms (e.g., Excel, SharePoint).
• Prior experience in coating processes, polymer characterization, or data analysis is preferred and would be a strong asset.
• The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
• The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.

About Momentive

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future.