PMMA Resins Engineer Intern

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Trinseo is a specialty material solutions provider, partners with companies to bring ideas to life in an imaginative, smart, and sustainability-focused manner by combining its premier expertise, forward-looking innovations and best-in-class materials to unlock value for companies and consumers. From design to manufacturing, Trinseo taps into decades of experience in diverse material solutions to address customers’ unique challenges in a wide range of industries, including: building and construction, consumer goods, medical and mobility. 

Trinseo is always seeking innovative thinkers, ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. If you have these characteristics, we would like to hear from you.

Overview (PMMA Resins Engineer - Summer Engineer Internship)

The PMMA Resins Engineer - Summer Engineer Internship reports to T&I Operations Manger for Global Innovation Center-Exton

Job Dimensions

This internship located in Exton is responsible for supporting the growth of the engineered polymers business through application development and testing on existing and new products. A significant component of this role is the preparation, processing, and evaluation of polymeric materials.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Processing: Material preparation, extrude, injection mold, compression mold, etc. polymer formulations
• Testing: Prepare test specimens and perform mechanical tests including weathering, notched izod, Dynatup dart impact, melt flow rate etc. Perform measurements including optics, haze, gloss, insoluble content, moisture haze, chemical resistance, and heat build to support capstock for building and construction applications.
• Data: Collect and work up data and present to scientists in a coherent, useful manner.

Context & Environment

This is a position within the Global Innovation Center operations team.  This position will develop candidates to allow  the ability to work independently, and manage work on multiple projects simultaneously.  Day-to-day programs and priorities will come from the supervisor. Obtaining quality results in a timely manner while carrying out experiments within the set guidelines of Safe Operating Procedures, site safety rules, prudent laboratory practices, and departmental rules.

• Support the site EHS policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participate in EHS activities provided by GIC staff and all initiatives by Trinseo/Altuglas LLC.
• Support and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

This role will run through the summer of 2026

• High school Diploma. Currently attending college for plastics, polymer science, chemistry, mechanical or equivalent engineering major in Junior or Senior level of study.
• Exposure to polymer processing methods and equipment
• Demonstrated expertise in sample preparation and mechanical testing.
• Demonstrated expertise in generating accurate and reliable data in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with multiple Altuglas R&D engineers/scientists generating accurate and reliable data for specific projects.
• Maintain documentation system including lab notebooks and standard operating procedures for owned equipment

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.  We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.