Analytical Intern

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TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).  

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Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group

The Corporate Technology Center (CTC) Materials Analytical group at TE Connectivity invites applications for a Summer Intern position in Material Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related field of study to support and contribute to advanced material development and analysis for R&D projects. TE Connectivity is the home of well-known brands of electric and electronic components with a wide span of applications from automotive to the computer industries. The CTC Materials Analytical group plays an integral role within the company through supporting our internal customers by ensuring the quality and safety of our products through advanced analytical testing. Our team of experts offers tremendous opportunities for innovation and advancement of original knowledge in the field.

Work Location 

The location for this position is Fremont, CA (Street Address: 6900 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA, 94555)

Job Overview   

We are looking for an energetic and creative intern to support ongoing innovation projects by performing hands-on work in various analytical instruments, in-depth analysis of test results, and presentation of findings. The applicant should be pursuing a MS, or Ph.D., preferably in Material Science, Polymer Science, or a similar field of study.  Candidates who enjoy hands-on work in a lab environment are preferred.  The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker who learns quickly and is able to solve problems creatively while working with minimal supervision. 

As an intern at TE Connectivity, you will gain experience working for a global industrial technology leader dedicated to creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. TE Interns apply their classroom experience to value-add projects that create impact across our businesses. 

 Throughout the 10-12 week Summer Internship Program, TE Interns receive a high touch onboarding experience to support their transition from school into the workforce. Interns come together weekly for events such as professional development workshops, executive panel discussions, networking events, plant tours, community involvement, etc. Each intern is assigned a mentor, specific to their development & interests to support them with navigating their internship. Our program has been named to Way Up’s Top 100 Internship Programs List for the past two consecutive years & over 96% of our previous interns would recommend TE’s Internship Program to a friend. 

After the internship, students will have gained tangible experience to build their resume & kick start their career. All TE Interns are evaluated and considered for return internships & full-time career opportunities upon graduation. 

Responsibilities

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role your responsibilities are:

• Knowledgeable and hands on experience with DMA, Rotational Rheometer, TGA-GC/MS, Capillary Rheometer, DSC, FTIR, etc.
• Knowledgeable and hands on experience with polymeric materials, physical properties, material formulation, and/or processing and understanding of structure-property relationships.
• Document experiments and procedure, analyze experimental data, report findings, and communicate with internal and external customers.

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:

• Are currently enrolled in a program or pursuing a MS or PhD Degree in, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or Chemistry or related field of study.
• Are willing to conduct literature searches and perform scouting activities on technologies material formulation to be tested at the CTC labs.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Are authorized to work in the U.S.

I&D   

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law

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