Research & Development Co-op

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 for Spring 2027.

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.