R&D Project Intern R&D Project Intern

Company: Trivium Packaging
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

R&D Project Intern Job ID: 39010 Location: Youngstown, OH, US Education Level: High-School Diploma Location Type: On-site Talent Area: R&D, Innovation Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annualrevenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on anambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance byexecuting the Trivium Business System(commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions.Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively onproducts that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world's leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the > 75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it's in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries.Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural.Our people have a high degree of responsibility.Job Summary:We are looking for an Intern in their sophomore or junior year who is studying for a degree in Graphic Design or Engineering. We are looking for a technical individual as they will have responsibilities related to R&D and Graphics departments. The focus for this internship will be assisting the Project Management Office in supporting projects, technical trials, quality/materials analysis, graphical designs, HYBRID software management, process development, and documentation creation.Job Responsibilities:

• Participate on the manufacturing floor for technical trials, work with plant management team and operators and conduct measurements for technical recordkeeping.
• Perform quality material analysis and communicate with external lab to identify reasoning behind quality issues. Document and communicate findings to plant management team and project management team.
• Create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Work closely with Graphics, R&D and Innovations teams on setting up processes and creating documentation.
• Assist with management of sample inventory and kit production.
• Assist Graphic Technicians and specialist with generating GMG and separations for artwork.
• Support Graphics team regarding Ink and Plates and plate making initiatives.
• Provide additional support to the Graphics team for innovative projects (may include running proof press as needed).
• Complete all other tasks as directed.Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
  • Sophomore or junior status from an accredited university pursuing a degree in either graphic design or engineering discipline.
  • Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
  • Understanding or use of standard graphics adobe photoshop and illustrator software, not required.
  • Preference is a minimum 3.0 GPA in your academic field of study.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High initiative and drive with a curiosity to learn and improve operations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Competency with Measuring Devices both in (SI) Metric and US Customary units.
  • Ability to travel from up to 20%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 stand, walk, use of hands to finger, handle, feel, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 15 pounds with occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.There is no continual lifting with this job description. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary.BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORKTo reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That's why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It's business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.
    Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
    Nearest Secondary Market: Youngstown Required
    Preferred

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