Research and Development Intern

Role details

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor , we are looking for you as a Research and Development Intern (f/m/d) We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Silicones R&D team.

This internship offers hands-on experience in synthesis, formulation and characterization of silicones, professional development opportunities, and exposure to real-world projects that make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with study of silicone materials for automotive applications in support of Wacker’s sustainability goals. Conduct research and compile data from experimental design that can be for statistical design / machine learning development.

Attend team meetings and contribute ideas Prepare reports, presentations, or documentation as needed Create and present a Project Presentation at the end of the internship Other duties as assigned Position Qualifications Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering / Materials Science Available full-time in person (Mon–Fri) for our 12 week program May-August Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain confidentiality Excellent communication and analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Eagerness to learn and take initiative Experience with basic wet chemistry laboratory skills, organic / polymer chemistry, materials science.

Knowledge of Design of experiments and statistics experience are a plus. Sustainability is one of WACKER’s corporate goals – also as an employer. We want you to remain productive, healthy and successful long term. That is why we offer, for example, comprehensive health management and a variety of advanced training programs and courses for individual development opportunities, alongside a good work-life balance. Naturally, we also have a fair compensation system and above-average social benefits. After all, social responsibility has a long tradition at WACKER. Be part of a family. Across all nations. We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com/careers.

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