Test Engineering Intern

Company Introduction

GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingle by CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.

Job Summary

What part will you play?

This Summer 2025 Test Engineering Internship is a paid intern experience that will be based in our San Jose location. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the GAF Energy R&D team who lead the research, development and innovation of next generation solar roofing. This is an opportunity to work on forward looking research projects. We are looking for an intern who is highly motivated, naturally curious, and has a passion for solar energy, to join us for a 8-10 week internship opportunity where they will have the chance to learn about BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaics), R&D, Reliability, and Performance testing.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with the design and implementation of automated testing for BIPV components
• Perform environmental testing on BIPV systems
• Specify and build the testing apparatus to calculate the forces applied on BIPV systems using industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans and procedures that will evaluate the long-term reliability of system components
• Perform failure analysis on test samples and determine failure modes
• Present concepts and results to the immediate team and R&D engineering stakeholders to use as an input for simulations to improve future designs. Communicate clearly and effectively the results, its interpretation and implications.
  
  

What do we require from you?

• Working towards or having BA/BS in a technical field, preferably Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Experience using Solidworks or similar CAD program
• Hands-on abilities - The ideal candidate is not afraid to get their hands dirty in the lab to fabricate prototypes using various construction methods (Woodworking, Sheet-metal fabrication, 3D printing, etc)
• Willing and able to spend significant time in laboratory and workshop environments.
• Collaborate with other engineers across R&D and work with engineering technicians
• Strong communication skills in written, spoken, and graphical forms
• Creativity and problem solving skills, demonstrated ability to learn on the job and acquire new skills and a can-do attitude
• A commitment to safe work practices.
  
  

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
  
  

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.