R&D Materials Development PhD Intern

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R&D Materials Development PhD Intern

9/9/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group   This position will be part of the ​GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY​  Work Location   The location for this 6900 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA  Job Overview   The Polymer and Composites group within the Corporate Technology Center of TE Connectivity, located in Fremont, California is seeking applications for a Materials Development R&D Intern for Summer 2027. TE Connectivity is the home of well-known brands of electric and electronic components for various applications including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, sensors, etc. The Polymer and Composites group develops new high-performance materials such as sealants and adhesives, polymer composites, and functional liquid inks/pastes, as well as their relevant processes such as extrusion, injection molding, and printing for use throughout TE’s many business sectors. The applicant will perform hands-on work in a lab environment, assisting in materials formulation and materials characterization for TE’s products.  Responsibilities  At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:

Support ongoing R&D projects in development of novel functional polymeric and composite materials, for example in the areas of:  Thermoplastic composites, elastomers, sealants adhesives/coatings  With functionality such as high voltage/temperature performance, flame retardancy, electrical conductivity, etc.  With processability such as injection molding, extrusion, spray coating/ink printing  Assist in formulation development and application testing.   Assist in the chemical and mechanical analysis of new polymeric material formulations.  Conduct literature search, document experimental data, generate technical