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Aquent

Lead Materials Process Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$33.60 - $37.33/hr

Temporary Salary: $33.60-37.33 Hourly up to $37.33/hr Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 Lead Materials ... polymer materials and material characterization * Experience developing, testing, optimizing, or ...

Spartech

Production Associate / Operator

Greenville, OH · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Starting hourly rate is $19.00+/hr. Requirements Essential Job Duties * Ensure polymer resin ... Provide technical assistance for the Polymer Processing group and Physical Testing Laboratory if ...

Aqua Membranes Inc

Production Technician

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Hourly, Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday-Friday JOB PURPOSE To manufacture new generation reverse ... Operating and maintaining polymer printing process * Measure and cut membrane leaves from rolls ...

City of Baytown

Wastewater Operator I/II/III

Baytown, TX · On-site

$36K - $45K/yr

Changes out polymer. Collects samples and runs tests on effluent, mixing basins, and clarifiers ... testing. We offer certification pay in addition to the hourly rate for TCEQ certs. Minimum ...

Nordsonhcm

Mechanical Engineer II

East Providence, RI

In this role, you will contribute to the design, testing, qualification, and continuous improvement ... Working knowledge of plastic part design principles, polymer materials, and manufacturing processes.

First Solar

Chemist Specialist II (A crew)

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

$23.37 - $32.69/hr

Required Skills/Competencies: • Proven competency in chemical analysis; polymer characterization ... Estimated Hourly Range: • $23.37-$32.69 hourly US Physical Requirements: • Will sit, stand, or ...

First Solar

Chemist Specialist II (A crew)

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

$23.37 - $32.69/hr

Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry ... Capable of conducting analytical testing and maintaining instruments with a minimum level of ...

Atrium

QC Materials Technician

Little Falls, NJ · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Salary/Hourly Rate: $25/hr - $28/hr (Based on relevant experience) Position Overview: The QC ... Perform routine physical and mechanical testing on material samples, including tensile strength ...

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How much do hourly polymer testing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly polymer testing in the United States is $89,329.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Polymer Testing vs Polymer Laboratory Technician?

AspectHourly Polymer TestingPolymer Laboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical certificationsAssociate degree or technical certification in polymer science
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing plantsLaboratories, quality control departments
Job FocusPerforming specific polymer tests on an hourly basisConducting tests, maintaining lab equipment, recording data
Employer & IndustryManufacturers, testing labs, research facilitiesPolymer production companies, research labs

Hourly Polymer Testing involves performing specific polymer tests on an hourly basis, often as a temporary or part-time role. Polymer Laboratory Technicians typically have more comprehensive responsibilities, including conducting various tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring data accuracy. Both roles are essential in polymer quality control and research, but they differ in scope and job complexity.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Polymer Testing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $89,329 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Material & Processes Engineering Intern

CANOPY A&D

Littleton, CO

$25/hr

Full-time, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

About Canopy Aerospace & Defense
Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D's advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.
Position Summary
Canopy Technologies is seeking exceptional engineering and materials science students to join our team as Materials & Processes Engineering Interns for Fall 2026. In this role, you will help develop next-generation thermal protection materials for spacecraft and hypersonic vehicles. These systems must survive extreme environments including re-entry heating, plasma exposure, and high mechanical loads.
Interns on the materials team contribute directly to the design, formulation, and testing of new material systems, including polymer-derived ceramics, advanced composite substrates, and high-temperature resin systems. You will work alongside engineers and scientists to prototype new TPS materials from first principles - mixing formulations, fabricating samples, and evaluating their performance in laboratory and high-temperature test environments.
This role is ideal for students who enjoy combining chemistry, materials science, and hands-on experimentation to develop materials that push the limits of aerospace performance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the design and formulation of new thermal protection materials, including polymer-derived ceramics and composite substrates
  • Prepare and process experimental material formulations using custom resin systems and fillers
  • Fabricate composite and polymer samples using techniques such as casting, layup, curing, and infiltration
  • Characterize material properties including thermal conductivity, density, mechanical properties, and thermal stability
  • Assist with high-temperature testing of materials in laboratory or simulated aerothermal environments
  • Analyze experimental results to inform material design and processing parameters
  • Document material formulations, processing methods, and test results
  • Support scale-up and manufacturing development efforts for promising material systems
  • Collaborate with aerothermal, structural, and manufacturing teams to integrate materials into TPS designs

Required Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Experience applying engineering skills outside the classroom through laboratory work, research, engineering project teams, or personal projects
  • Strong foundation in materials science, chemistry, or polymer science
  • Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific computing languages
  • Experience with laboratory experimentation or materials characterization through coursework, research, or project work
  • Strong professional communication and technical writing skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative R&D environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework or research experience involving polymers, composites, or ceramic materials
  • Experience with polymer formulation, resin systems, or composite processing
  • Familiarity with characterization techniques such as TGA, DSC, DMA, SEM, or thermal conductivity measurement
  • Experience working with laboratory equipment and experimental test methods
  • Exposure to high-temperature materials or aerospace materials systems
  • Participation in research labs, materials-focused project teams, or internships

Job Details
  • Location: Onsite in Littleton, CO
  • Schedule/Hours: ~30 hours a week, M-F
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $25
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K company match (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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