THE POSITION
Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN, is seeking a Compound Engineer Intern to join our team. The Compound Engineering Intern is charged with unique and exciting opportunity of assisting the Compound Engineering Department in the development and evaluation of race winning rubber compounds. The position will be trained in different aspects of processing, testing and evaluation of racing compounds and race tire manufacturing.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Perform assigned projects.
- Study and become familiarized with elastomer technology, rubber compounding ingredients, and mixing/testing equipment.
- Learn how various ingredients affect critical compound properties (hardness, strength properties, traction properties, etc.) by performing laboratory experiments and thoroughly analyzing the data.
- Attend races and tire tests to experience “hands-on” performance of race compounds.
- After acclimating, design and lead your own project related to compound performance, compound processing, thermodynamics of tire curing, etc.
- Regular written reports (e-mails) for project updates.