GAF

Product Technology R&D Intern

Parsippany, NJ US
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Company Introduction:

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary:

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. 

 

Summary: 

The summer intern will support the R&D and Innovation function within the residential roofing business.  The intern will work with scientists and manager(s) and be a part of the residential product technology team.  The intern will have a great deal of opportunity to learn, contribute and develop leadership skills.    

 

Essential Duties: 

  • Safety oriented. Keeps safety in the forefront while carrying out all job activities

  • Investigate and evaluate new technologies. 

  • Independent judgment in implementing new work methods 

  • Design and perform experiments 

  • Observe and evaluate technology trends and build up an excellent network internally and externally.

  • Designing, analyzing and testing products for development across platforms

  • Performs experiments with minimum to no supervision, interprets and evaluates data, contributes to written reports 

  • Develop IP for new products or new technologies to ensure successful product launch

 

Under This Roof, We Require 

  • The ideal candidate for this role is majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Architectural Engineering, or Building Science.  Junior or Seniors-only.

  • Candidates with experiences related to lab environment are preferred 

  • Ability to travel and visit plants or customer sites as needed (10% time)

 

Under This Roof, We also value

  • Someone who is creative and willing to learn and have fun to drive new product innovations

  • Ability to gather and understand customer insights and translate them into meaningful new solution development opportunities

  • Hands-on skills to get hands dirty through prototype building and testing of new product concepts

  • Communication skills 

 

How We Protect What Matters Most 

  • Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 

  • We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

 

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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