Materials Co-op Engineer/Intern in Katherine

During this co-op experience, the student will be exposed to:

• Planning, executing, analysing, summarising, and presenting various experiments which involve the use of tensile tester, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, and microscopy.
• Learning fundamentals of chemistry for silicone rubbers, silicone adhesives, polyurethane, silanes.
• Getting acquainted with Minitab, data analysis, and design of experiments (DOE).
• Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Preferred candidates for this co-op:

• Major Fields: Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or any related field.
• Have an interest in chemistry, polymers, and/or materials science.
• Completion of college general chemistry with lab is required.
• Completion of an organic chemistry class is a plus.
• Previous hands-on related experiences from co-op and research will be a plus.
• Exposure to the basic statistical concept is a plus.
• Both undergraduate or masters students will be considered.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret company procedures/policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Maintains a valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Functions:

• Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex analysis of numbers; read, analyse and interpret written materials; develop company to meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Physical: Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of HR and how to apply it to company policies, procedures, issues and relationships.
• Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures and methods.
• Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

Equipment Used:

• Telephones, computer, other office equipment as needed.

Special/Additional Requirements:

• Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.

AMT is a global leader and manufacturer of enteral feeding devices and accessories, upholding the highest standard for performance and quality assurance for over 30 years.