R&D Product Development PhD Intern

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   This position is for Fremont, CA (Street Address: 6900 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA-94555)  Job Overview   At TE Connectivity, you’ll help create a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. As an Intern in our Global Technology Business Unit, you’ll support advanced materials analysis and R&D innovation within our Corporate Technology Center (CTC). We are seeking an energetic and creative Ph.D. student in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field to: Perform hands-on testing using a variety of analytical instruments. Support advanced material analysis for R&D projects and internal customers. Analyze results and prepare technical test reports. Solve problems creatively while working independently in a hands-on laboratory environment. You’ll also receive a high-touch onboarding experience, professional development opportunities, networking events, and a dedicated mentor to support your growth throughout the internship. 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:  Gain knowledge and hands on experience with SEM/EDS, XRF, Raman, TGA, DSC, Rotational Rheometer, DMA, Capillary Rheometer, TGA-GC/MS, FTIR   Document experiments and procedures, analyze experimental data, report findings, and communicate with internal and external customers.  Gain knowledge  and hands on experience with polymeric materials, physical properties, formulation, and/or processing and understanding of structure-property relationships.  Are willing to conduct literature searches and perform scouting activities on technologies material formulation to be tested at the CTC labs.  Demonstrat ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of complex material issues.  Innovative problem-solving ability  Demonstrat ability to work within a team environment.  Are able to work independently with minimal supervision.  Have good written and verbal communication skills  Are pursuing a Ph.D., preferably in Analytical Chemistry, Material…