What are the responsibilities and job description for the Validation Intern Fall 2026 position at Salaried/Skilled Trades Careers at NSG Group?
Purpose:
As a Co-Op or Intern for Pilkington North America in our Validation Group, you will have a unique opportunity to use the knowledge and skills you have acquired through your education and apply them to real world projects, issues, and problem solving.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with the automotive validation testing (DV, PV, etc)
- Assemble, condition, and test laboratory samples
- Collate data and write lab reports
- Participate in large scale experiments (DOEs, etc.) within R&D and validation
- Assist in troubleshooting and failure analysis of test samples, if necessary
- Read/Understand the test specs, and be responsible for performing the validation testing
- Generate validation test reports that will be reviewed by the validation team and eventually will get submitted to the customer
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Safety and quality focus
- Passion for excellence
- Customer Focused
Qualifications Required:
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in an engineering field
- Demonstrated hands-on and technical skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving aptitude
- Ability to work in team environments
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Qualifications Desired:
- Willingness to work multiple co-op semesters
- Ability to work part-time during non co-op semesters
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Hands-on experience with machinery and equipment
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NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.