About this role
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. Reference Code: 32061