Process R&D Intern
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At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.Job Summary:Internship is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You'll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams. During your assignment, you will have a mentor - someone who will act as a coach to help you better understand both our company and your work responsibilities. The Residential Process R&D team works closely with our New Product Development and Operations teams in order to scale up new products and technologies at the plant level. Activities may include working with and troubleshooting operation of pilot facilities to produce prototypes, developing process flow diagrams, identifying potential technologies to move forward with, and using these technical learnings to build a business case for capital investment.Essential Duties:Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Problem solving, project management, and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment. In addition, candidates must have the ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.Developing and/or engaging with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.Working under the guidance of a Process R&D Engineer, taking direction and completing tasks in a timely manner.Under This Roof, We Require:All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, at least sophomore standing.Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.Candidates should also have computer skills in Google, MS Excel, MS Word, and basic knowledge of AutoCAD.Under This Roof, We Also Value:As our team interfaces with multiple teams across the company, collaboration and communication skills are highly valued.Innovation in the process space requires technical capability and creative thinking.GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.How We Protect What Matters Most:We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full-time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.#J-18808-Ljbffr