Research and Development Co-Op

Overview: Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation.
Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries.
Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation.
Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life.
We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications.
Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and a global customer portfolio.
A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.
Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Responsibilities: POSITION SUMMARY The Research and Development Co-Op will provide engineering support to deliver projects within the established budget and timeline.
They will be responsible for identifying product improvement and provide recommended solutions, including business justification of recommended changes.
Projects for each period are determined by the department manager or engineer to whom they are assigned.
The student shall be briefed on each assignment prior to execution of the assignment.
The projects are varied and may require assistance from other engineers or support staff.
Co-op students will not work alone or be unsupervised.
The projects will be product oriented in a lab environment focused on development of new products and processes, which meets the company’s strategic market and manufacturing objectives.
It will draw on all your faculties as an engineer.
Morgan Advanced Materials is looking for an individual who has competency with Excel, is ambitious, and is ethical with a focus on safety.
This individual should possess strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to think creatively in an innovative way.
JOB FUNCTIONS Apply educational background and engineering experience to the formulation, design and development of new products and processes.
Review the historical information and data and outline the technical details of a project.
Understand and implement Stage Gate process.
Organize laboratory to evaluate new ideas, and evaluate the results based on scientific, engineering, and statistical principles.
Evaluate competitive products and use the information to improve our existing products and processes.
Participate with personnel from R&D and other departments to carryout projects, which require cross-functional coordination.
Successfully complete major projects in a timely manner, within budget.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Enrolled in a college or university offering a co-op program Attained minimum of Sophomore status.
Pursuing a degree in Engineering Good Academic standing Previous experience in a professional environment desired.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Strong problem-solving capabilities.
Outstanding cross-functional communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8 hours per day.
This is not a remote position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
Frequent use of computer equipment (mouse, keyboard, etc.
).
Occasionally required to stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to access and navigate each department within a manufacturing environment and wear, when required, personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear plugs and safety shoes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will work partially on the production floor, with periods of time in a controlled office environment.
The noise level is consistently above 85 decibels when on the production floor.
During summer months, employee may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time.
Dust from machine processes is constantly present.
The employee constantly works near mechanical parts and lift trucks.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or vapors or hazardous products such as degreasers and silicone spray.
Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area.
Respirators may be required in specific areas of the plant.
Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1