Job Summary

The Process Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to interact and contribute to both day-to-day production and new process development at a ceramic manufacturing site. This role will function within a process engineering group, with a focus on extruded ceramic products. Project tasks related to the role include process improvement of current silicon carbide extruded products, and the development of new products/processes at the Niagara Falls, NY plant. The candidate will gain familiarity with the entire evolution of the related production lines (mixing, extrusion/forming, firing, quality inspection, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities of the Role Include:

• Working across various departments at the site, including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams
• Understand the cross functional relationships between Engineering and other areas of the business
• Efficient time management when working on multiple projects at the same time to meet all deliverables
• Awareness of how the individual’s contributions impact the greater objectives of the plant and business
• Regular collection and interpretation of data and periodic presentations of this information to members of the engineering team
• Compilation of brief technical documents to summarize testing data and/or other information (e.g. technical reports, memos, PowerPoints, Excel Graphs)
• Accountability for maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures and best manufacturing practices
• Supporting a culture of safety by being a personal example and by encouraging, empowering, and involving all staff in safety

Reports to: Extrusion Department Senior Process Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in Materials Science Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding timelines • Analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Desire to learn and contribute on the manufacturing floor
• Willingness to be hands-on during development trails, troubleshooting, etc. with both production and analytical equipment
• Familiarity using Microsoft Office Suite to correspond, analyze and summarize information (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook)

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain provides advanced, high-performance ceramic materials for a broad range of industrial applications. Used in markets ranging from transportation and construction to power generation and communication, Saint-Gobain ceramics do everything from help convert solar energy to electricity to finishing glass for flat screen televisions. The Niagara Falls site produces, among many other products, ceramic body armor that protects U.S. troops and law enforcement officials from harm.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: We bring well being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life. You’ll find us wherever people live, work, play, move and heal. Driven by people with unique ideas and a passion for excellence, our businesses manufacture world-class products for a broad range of engaging industries.