(#R24_0000001778) R&D Intern - North America Windows

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller's Internship Program: 

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns into the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. 

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities - making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path. 

Internship Location: St. Paul, MN. 

Our Internship Experience includes: 

• 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. 
• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. 
• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. 
• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. 
• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. 

Position Overview:

The R&D intern would have the responsibility of conducting guided research under other scientists on the team. The intern will be assigned a project that will help support the North America’s Insulating Glass and Windows business. This will involve scouting new raw materials for development projects, formulating, process engineering, and classification of window products. The intern will be exposed to various adhesive technologies and test methods. 

Primary Duties:

• Working with and analyzing various adhesives and sealants and defining their properties. Some of these properties include viscosity, mechanical strength, adhesion, and open time, with an emphasis on connecting raw material properties to finished good characteristics.
• The intern will also be responsible for reading and understanding standard test methods, such as ASTMs, and how these standards apply to our sealants.
• The intern may also be responsible for creating and establishing a new internal test method as time allows. 

Required Qualifications:

• College student enrolled in an accredited 4 or 5-year science or engineering program majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar field. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Has a basic understanding of polymer/organic chemistry 
• Understanding of statistical tools such as ANOVA, Gage R&R, and Design of Experiments 
• Experience in mechanical testing and failure mode characterization 
• Understanding of structure-property relationships of polymers, such as molecular weight and viscosity, softening point, and functionality 
• An eagerness to learn 
• Strong oral communication/teamwork 
• Safety-first minded 
• Ability to read, understand and apply standard test documents to the lab environment 

Physical Environment: Intern would primarily be working in a laboratory environment handling both hazardous and non-hazardous materials and working with laboratory instrumentation. Interns will occasionally be using analytical equipment and physical testing equipment. There will be short-term lifting, including 50 lb. containers. Interns may also visit a manufacturing site. 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $22-$25 per hour based on major.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.