R&D Materials Intern

Job Description

Brady Corporation Overview

Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2020, employed approximately 5,400 people in its worldwide business. Brady’s fiscal 2020 sales were approximately $1.08 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.

 

Position Summary

The Materials Research & Development Department of Brady Corporation’s Identification Solutions (IDS) business has an opening for an intern to work with experienced Scientists and Engineers to support New Product Development and Operations projects.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lab-scale development and testing of prototype material designs to satisfy defined performance requirements.
• Conducting statistical studies, developing and writing test procedures, improving existing test methods, and writing test reports.
• In addition, the individual will collect test data, use Microsoft Excel, Minitab or JMP for data analysis and charting, and assist with problem solving and product/process improvement projects.
• The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, ability to work independently to complete assigned projects and the desire to learn and contribute to department objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science. 
• Have attained at least a sophomore status by May 2022 with a current minimum GPA of 3.0
• This position will require hands on testing and data gathering, analytical thinking and data analysis skills, and the ability to use computer systems to record, analyze and report information.
• High school level algebra and chemistry is a must.
• Ability to use a scientific calculator and spreadsheets required.
• This is a full-time internship for the summer (May –August).

Additional Information
Workplace TypeOnsite