Fenner Precision Polymers has an exciting internship opportunity with the Fenner New Product Textile Engineering Team at Manheim/Lititz, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product/process/testing needs for the textile product category.

As part of the New Product Development Team, you will …….

S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments to:

Conduct lab testing on technical textiles according to product development needs
3D model new fixtures or product models to enhance product understanding
Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders
Learn components and processes of rapier looms
Technical documentation:
Updating specs to new format
Product validation – mechanical properties like tensile, tear, EPI, PPI, weight, etc.
3D modeling of weave patterns
R&D projects
Alternative fabrics – quartz, MWPE, etc. – applications, testing

Core Competencies Required

Demonstrated ability to….
3D model in Solidworks
Record and interpret measured properties of lab tests
Proven skills in…
Mechanical engineering principles – stress, strain, coefficient of friction, etc.
Statistical analysis of test results
Working knowledge of…
Basic lab equipment and software – MTS, hot presses, Microsoft package, etc.
Novel problem solving

Education and/or Relative Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of college in a related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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