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Research & Development Co-op

CompanySunstar Engineering Americas, Inc
LocationSpringboro
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves supporting R&D efforts through new product development, testing, and manufacturing improvements, which includes assisting with material preparation, sample testing, and chemical formulations. Responsibilities also cover learning and applying lab procedures, accurately documenting results, and communicating findings verbally and in writing.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
63
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Japanese heritage, global competence: Since our foundation in Osaka in 1932, we have developed our business to combine our Japanese heritage with the know-how and technology from our global network. With locations in Asia, Europe and North America, we offer our customers innovative engineering solutions worldwide. Your innovation partner: Our technical solutions for mobility and living spaces enable people worldwide to live a safer and more comfortable life. Through innovation and dedication down to the smallest detail, we work with our customers to achieve optimal results. Chosen by the best: Since the production of our first adhesives and automotive components in the 1960s, we have built long-term partnerships with leading automobile manufacturers, two-wheel manufacturers and construction companies around the world. By combining the highest technical quality with our commitment to find unique solutions to difficult challenges, we help our customers to excel.
About the Role

Description

As an R&D Co-op Student at Sunstar Engineering Americas, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world lab projects in a supportive, learning-focused environment. You’ll be paired with mentors from our experienced R&D team and encouraged to contribute ideas, ask questions, and grow your technical and professional skills. Whether you’re helping improve products, testing materials, or learning manufacturing processes, your work will make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for students who are:

· Curious and eager to learn

· Comfortable working with data and open to training in lab techniques

· Collaborative communicators who value team input

· Interested in problem-solving and continuous improvement

If you meet most but not all qualifications and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

· Strong problem-solving skills for experimental design and troubleshooting

· Critical thinking to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions

· Solid technical aptitude, especially in laboratory tools and instrumentation

· High attention to detail for accurate testing and documentation

· Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative in a research setting

· Collaborative team player with effective communication skills in cross-functional projects


Requirements

 · Support R&D efforts including new product development, testing, and manufacturing improvements.
· Assist with preparing materials, test samples, and chemical formulations.
· Learn and apply laboratory procedures for conducting tests and analyzing data.
· Accurately document lab work, experiments, and test results.
· Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and refine processes.
· Communicate findings in verbal and written formats.


  

Additional Information

This position is a temporary, full-time Co-op role. 


 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Such information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill required to perform this job.


Sunstar Engineering Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.   

Key Skills
Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingTechnical AptitudeAttention To DetailSelf-MotivationInitiativeCollaborationCommunication SkillsExperimental DesignTroubleshootingData AnalysisLaboratory ProceduresMaterial TestingManufacturing ImprovementsDocumentation
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringManufacturing