R&D Engineer Intern
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Job Location:
Rocky Mount, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
This internship is for Summer 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic R&D Engineer Intern to join our Research & Development team within the window and door industry. This role will focus on exploring innovative materials energy-efficient solutions and emerging technologies that advance product performance sustainability and durability. You will support ongoing research efforts and contribute to the development of next-generation window and door systems that meet evolving industry standards and customer needs.
What Youll Do
- Assist in researching and testing new materials (e.g. composites polymers coatings and glass technologies) for improved performance and sustainability.
- Conduct experiments to evaluate thermal performance durability acoustic insulation and weather resistance of prototype designs.
- Support the development of energy-efficient and smart window/door technologies (e.g. dynamic glazing integrated sensors automation).
- Perform literature reviews benchmarking and patent research to identify industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering manufacturing quality and supply chain) to transition R&D findings into development pipelines.
- Document experimental methods test results and technical insights through reports and presentations.
- Participate in prototyping fabrication and laboratory testing of new concepts.
Qualifications :
What Youll Need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering or related field.
- Strong interest in sustainable materials building products and emerging technologies.
- Familiarity with materials testing methods (e.g. tensile impact thermal conductivity weathering).
- Proficiency in engineering tools such as CAD MATLAB or Python (or similar).
- Strong analytical problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to summarize complex findings clearly.
- Experience with glass coatings polymers adhesives or composite materials preferred.
- Knowledge of building performance standards (e.g. ENERGY STAR NFRC ASTM or LEED) preferred.
- Hands-on experience in prototyping lab equipment or manufacturing processes preferred.
Additional Information :
WHAT YOULL GET
- Competitive pay
- Inclusive collaborative environment
- Bragging rights youll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
- Professional development opportunities
- Intern buddy
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and other instances these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals ... View more
