About this role
Fenner Precision Polymers has an exciting internship opportunity with the Fenner New Product Textile Engineering Team at Manheim/Lititz, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product/process/testing needs for the textile product category.
As part of the New Product Development Team, you will …….
S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments to:
• Conduct lab testing on technical textiles according to product development needs
• 3D model new fixtures or product models to enhance product understanding
• Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders
• Learn components and processes of rapier looms
• Technical documentation:
• Updating specs to new format
• Product validation – mechanical properties like tensile, tear, EPI, PPI, weight, etc.
• 3D modeling of weave patterns
• R&D projects
• Alternative fabrics – quartz, MWPE, etc. – applications, testing
Core Competencies Required
• Demonstrated ability to….
• 3D model in Solidworks
• Record and interpret measured properties of lab tests
• Proven skills in…
• Mechanical engineering principles – stress, strain, coefficient of friction, etc.
• Statistical analysis of test results
• Working knowledge of…
• Basic lab equipment and software – MTS, hot presses, Microsoft package, etc.
• Novel problem solving
Education and/or Relative Experience:
• A minimum of 2 years of college in a related field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• N/A