R&D Product Development PhD InternAt TE Connectivity, you'll help create a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As an Intern in our Global Technology Business Unit, you'll support advanced materials analysis and R&D innovation within our Corporate Technology Center (CTC). We are seeking an energetic and creative Ph.D. student in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field to: Perform hands-on testing using a variety of analytical instruments. Support advanced material analysis for R&D projects and internal customers. Analyze results and prepare technical test reports. Solve problems creatively while working independently in a hands-on laboratory environment. You'll also receive a high-touch onboarding experience, professional development opportunities, networking events, and a dedicated mentor to support your growth throughout the internship.
Responsibilities:- Gain knowledge and hands on experience with SEM/EDS, XRF, Raman, TGA, DSC, Rotational Rheometer, DMA, Capillary Rheometer, TGA-GC/MS, FTIRDocument experiments and procedures, analyze experimental data, report findings, and communicate with internal and external customers
- Gain knowledge and hands on experience with polymeric materials, physical properties, formulation, and/or processing and understanding of structure-property relationships
- Are willing to conduct literature searches and perform scouting activities on technologies material formulation to be tested at the CTC labs
- Demonstrate ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of complex material issues
- Innovative problem-solving ability
- Demonstrate ability to work within a team environment
- Are able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Are pursuing a Ph.D., preferably in Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field of study Minimum GPA of 3.0 in major
Compensation:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $37.29 – 57.15/hour (subject to change dependent on physical location)TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
