What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Intern position at The AZEK Company?
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.
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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.
