R&D Intern

Internship Objective: The internship builds strong technical, analytical, and communication skills through hands‑on work in material evaluation, formulation, extrusion, testing, design validation, and use of key R&D tools. It also enables meaningful contributions to decking, and railing projects while developing core knowledge of building codes, performance standards, customer‑driven design, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What You'll Do

General Responsibilities:

• Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
• Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
• Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
• Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
• Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.
  
  

R&D Responsibilities

• Assist with product development and improvement projects for decking, railing, and accessories.
• Perform lab and performance testing, including data collection and analysis.
• Support competitive benchmarking.
• Document and summarize technical projects. Present data to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support R&D initiatives.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Target major: Plastics or Polymer Engineering, Materials Science or Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, materials science, or product development concepts.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, hands on experimentation, or prototyping (academic or internship experience). Extrusion experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated curiosity, problem solving mindset, and ability to work in a team environment.
  
  

What You'll Receive

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay
• Meaningful projects
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Company culture
• Networking opportunities and skill development