Materials Research Analyst Intern
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PROGRAM SUMMARY
At Columbia Sportswear we offer college students an opportunity to join our team and help solve real business problems during our 10week summer internship at our Headquarters in Portland Oregon. Interns gain handson experience within their assigned department while building partnerships with teams and fellow interns.
Location: Portland OR
Duration: 10 weeks
Start Date: Monday June 22nd
Application Deadline: Friday February 6th
Pay Rate: 23.00/hour
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Materials Analyst Intern supports the development of seasonal textile materials from concept through commercialization. This role works closely with the Materials Research team to assist in material development performance testing and supplier collaboration. The internship provides exposure to apparel materials textile construction methods and the product creation process.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Support seasonal material development activities including tracking status organizing samples and preparing documentation.
Partner with global liaison offices and suppliers to understand performance requirements testing needs and aesthetic expectations.
Assist with the review of trials lab dips and sales samples; document findings and communicate observations to the team.
Participate in product creation meetings to learn how materials influence product performance costing timelines and design direction.
Assist with basic cost data collection and organization to support evaluation of material pricing.
Maintain material libraries technical data and performance records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
Research new textile technologies sustainability trends and relevant innovations to support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with senior materials researchers and the testing lab to expand understanding of textile testing methods and construction techniques.
YOU ARE
Curious and detailoriented with an interest in materials and product development
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and shifting timelines
Comfortable working in a fastpaced collaborative environment
Strong in communication and able to partner across teams
YOU HAVE
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
Relevant coursework or foundational knowledge of textiles materials science fiber science or apparel construction
Familiarity with garment functionality and how materials impact performance
Strong organization written communication and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to adapt problemsolve and contribute in a team environment
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior Senior or Graduate/MBA student
Degree aligned to the internship area (textiles apparel materials science product engineering or related field)
Ability to participate in the full 10week internship program
Ability to work onsite at our Portland headquarters for the duration of the internship
NONLOCAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Relocation and housing are not provided. Interns are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing transportation and relocation for the duration of the program.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to interns benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked the required amount of hours to qualify. We also offer generous employee discounts.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- C/C++
- Data Collection
- Research Experience
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Tensorflow
About Company
Founded in 1938, Columbia brand apparel, footwear, accessories, equipment, and employees have earned a global reputation for innovation, quality and performance, keeping activity enthusiasts and explorers in more than 100 countries, warm, dry, cool and protected year-round. Columbia S ... View more
