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Materials/Packaging Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027) FL

CompanyMapei
LocationDeerfield Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Product Management team in developing new products, enhancing existing packaging, and conducting performance testing. They will also assist with data analysis, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across various departments.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7745
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Enthusiasm, team spirit and always looking to the future. These are the foundations underpinning the success of a great company. Mapei is now among the world's leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry: with 92 subsidiaries operating in 59 countries and more than 14,000 employees worldwide, the consolidated revenue amounted to about €4.4 billion in 2025. We offer long-lasting high-quality products that are mindful of both the planet and people. We draw on this same expertise to contribute to the most important architectural and infrastructural works globally, including projects in the housing industry and renovation of historic buildings. Every day we are focused on increasingly sustainable building in the name of innovation.
About the Role

The Opportunity
As a Materials/Packaging Engineering Intern, you will work alongside our Product Management team to support the development of new products, improvements to existing products, and packaging-enhancement initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience evaluating customer feedback, market needs, material and packaging performance, product protection, usability, and technical requirements. This experience may lead to future opportunities in product management, product development, materials engineering, or packaging engineering.

  • Evaluate product materials, packaging designs, and performance requirements.
  • Assist with product and packaging testing, validation, and data analysis.
  • Research emerging materials, packaging technologies, and competitive products.
  • Identify opportunities to improve durability, usability, sustainability, and cost.
  • Support technical documentation, presentations, and product launch activities.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing.
     

The Program Details

  • Full-time schedule (40 hours per week)
  • Internship duration: May–August 2027 (12 weeks)
  • Practical, hands-on learning with MAPEI’s Product Management team
  • Host location: Deerfield Beach, FL


What’s in it for you?

  • Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 commensurate on role and location
  • Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations
  • Mentorship opportunities to collaborate with experienced PM teams 
  • Practical experience supporting product development initiatives
  • Permanent full-time job opportunities after graduation


What you bring

  • Actively pursuing a bachelor’s/graduate degree in Materials Science, Materials, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field (juniors/seniors preferred). 
  • Strong communication skills, initiative, curiosity
  • An innovative mindset and strong motivation to learn and succeed
  • Willingness to travel   


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations.  Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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Key Skills
Materials sciencePackaging engineeringProduct developmentData analysisTechnical documentationSustainabilityProduct testingValidationMarket researchCommunication skillsProject management
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & ResearchEnvironmental & SustainabilityConstruction
Benefits
Housing stipendsMentorship opportunities