Mechanical Engineering Intern – R&D (Rubber Belting)
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Job Location:
Halstead, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your Tasks
As an Intern on the R&D team you will support the design development and testing of rubber belting products used in industrial applications. This role provides hands-on experience working with engineered materials product performance testing and manufacturing processes such as calendering extrusion and curing.
You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to evaluate belt performance improve product designs and contribute to innovation efforts focused on durability efficiency and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with design and development of rubber belting products and components.
- Support product testing and validation including tensile strength adhesion wear and durability testing.
- Collect analyze and report on test data and product performance results.
- Help create and update CAD models technical drawings and product specifications.
- Participate in prototype development and trial runs within manufacturing.
- Assist with root cause analysis of product failures or quality issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with manufacturing quality and operations teams to ensure product designs meet production capabilities.
- Document findings and present technical reports and project updates to engineering leadership.
Qualifications :
What You Bring to the Role
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA 2.8 or higher.
- Basic understanding of mechanical design material properties and manufacturing processes.
- Interest in rubber materials polymers or industrial product applications.
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to collect interpret and present technical data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Legal work authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
Additional Ways to Stand Out
- Coursework or experience related to polymers rubber materials or materials science.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as extrusion calendering or curing/press operations.
- Experience with lab testing equipment (tensile testing hardness abrasion etc.).
- Exposure to product development testing or quality engineering projects.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing fabrication or industrial environments.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
- Paid internship with competitive hourly compensation.
- Hands-on experience working with industrial rubber products and manufacturing processes.
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world R&D and product performance improvement projects.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers specializing in rubber belting and materials.
- Exposure to product lifecycle processes from design and material selection to testing and production.
- Cross-functional experience with engineering quality and manufacturing teams.
- Networking opportunities and potential consideration for future internships or full-time engineering roles.
Students from locations outside of the United States must be employed by Continental in their home country or actively enrolled in a Continental sponsored international intern program to be considered for an internship in the United States. The Company does not sponsor visas for international interns.
Continental will not offer relocation for internship opportunities.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to unlawful consideration to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable addition as a federal contractor Continental complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans where they apply. To be considered you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues will not receive a call back.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2019, ... View more
