Join Our Team as a Carbon Fiber Product Development Intern!
Location: St. Peters, MO
Department: ADTS (R&D) Team
Are you a motivated student looking for hands-on experience in the world of composite materials and product development? Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to learn? If so, this internship could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Summary:
As a Carbon Fiber Product Development Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our R&D team, assisting with the analysis and testing of composite intermediates, and helping develop innovative carbon fiber products. This internship provides the opportunity to apply your knowledge, gain practical experience, and contribute to real-world projects that will shape the future of composite materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the analysis and testing of composite intermediates to support product development.
- Perform and coordinate tests, collecting and analyzing data to improve product performance.
- Generate trial materials for different iterations of products, learning hands-on techniques for testing and material creation.
- Assist with lab projects involving compounding, injection molding, and chopping of carbon fibers.
- Help mix epoxy and vinyl ester resins for various product applications.
- Collaborate with team members and managers to ensure smooth workflow and communicate findings.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a college-level program in Mechanical, Structural (Civil), Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures carefully.
- Ability to alert management to issues or difficulties when they arise.
- Basic understanding of Newtonian Physics and higher-level mathematics.
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by keeping equipment and work areas organized.
- Active participation in safety culture and effective communication with team members.
Work Environment:
You’ll be working in a dynamic and diverse environment that includes both office and lab settings. Occasionally, you may be exposed to a plant environment with:
- Noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes of airborne particles.
- Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Physical Demands:
- Intermittent physical activity such as bending, reaching, and extended periods of sitting.
- Regular use of hands for tasks such as handling equipment and working on computers.
- Ability to work for extended periods in front of a computer and other technical equipment.
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience in product development with a leading-edge company.
- Bi-weekly pay $18/hr
- Mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
- A chance to make an impact in the field of carbon fiber and composite materials.
Zoltek does not hire individuals who require sponsorship for employment eligibility in the U.S.
Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
