Summer 2027 Intern - Hardcoats Application Development

Job Title

Summer 2027 Intern - Hardcoats Application Development

Summary

As a Hardcoats Application Development Intern at Momentive's Waterford, NY site, you will support the development and optimization of advanced hard coating technologies used in automotive and industrial applications. Working closely with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will conduct laboratory experiments, perform coating and materials testing, analyze performance data, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience with application technologies, materials characterization, and product development while helping drive innovative solutions for customers. Students pursuing degrees in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, or related fields, particularly those with coursework in coatings, materials characterization, statistical analysis, or continuous improvement, will be well-positioned to excel in this role.

Responsibilities Include

• Application Process Development

Operate and optimize the Ultrasonic Spray Application Machine to apply Hardcoats materials on different substrates; Set-up recipes for different materials in our portfolio. Create/Update the SOP. - Support the Weatherometer Data Analysis & automatization process White-belt (Process mapping and waste identification; continuous improvement; and Awareness of efficiency, quality, and variability reduction).

• R&D and Customer Support – Routine Analysis

Conduct wet chemistry experiments (e.g., Flow Coating, Spray Coating and Dip Coating) and physical property testing (e.g., hardness, abrasion resistance and coating thickness) Document and standardize experimental data for internal databases Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, quality, and manufacturing Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and equipment calibration schedules

• Contribute to technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and r