Research & Development Intern

Are you a Plastics, Polymer, Materials, or Chemical Engineering student with a desire to learn and grow in your field of study? Do you have a passion for the environment and want to be a part of a company focused on creating a sustainable future? The AZEK Company’s intern/co-op program will provide you with hands-on experience in research and development, including lab testing and manufacturing trials, as well as exposure to the fascinating world of sustainable outdoor building products.

This is a paid internship where you will report directly to an experienced R&D scientist / engineer. Throughout your time with The AZEK Company, you can expect to participate in meaningful project work and professional learning opportunities that will help you grow as an engineer / scientist and as a future professional.

Location: Wilmington, OH

Time Commitment & Expectations: 

• AZEK’s spring Intern program runs from January 2nd, 2025, to May 30th, 2025, with the possibility of extending into summer months
• Program runs for 40 hours per week, excluding unpaid holidays
• A flexible work schedule is required to accommodate resource and equipment availability

Position Summary:  Assist the R&D team in the development of new and improved materials for polymer-based decking products, utilizing your knowledge of polymer processing, materials science, and laboratory techniques.

 What you can expect:

• A fast-moving team of scientists, engineers, and technicians with a diverse collection of knowledge and experience.
• Sense of ownership for your projects and ability to make it yours.
• A mix of ~30% desk work and ~70% lab work / plant trials.

 What you’ll learn:

• Design of experiments to optimize product performance properties.
• Preparation and evaluation of materials through various lab methodologies, including compounding, rheology, extrusion, and analytical testing.
• Analysis of lab data to interpret the meaning of results as applied to production scale processing and field performance of materials in practical applications.
•  By being on the teams, will learn about the sustainability of PVC and how The AZEK Company utilizes the country’s recycle streams to make long-lasting products.

 Ideal Student:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student studying Plastics, Polymer, Chemical, or Materials Engineering at an accredited college or university.
• High academic standing (Preferred GPA – 3.0 )
• Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours
• Able to participate in at least 90% of the program January – May
• Willing to relocate to a geographic location with an AZEK facility, if needed, upon graduation.

 Students must be eligible to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living.   Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).

 We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated.  We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.