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Material Development Intern Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of cutting ... Participating in general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, material inventory ...

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Material Development Intern information

What is a material development intern?

Material Development Interns are students or recent graduates who assist in researching, developing, and testing new materials for use in products or manufacturing processes. They typically work under the supervision of experienced engineers or scientists in industries such as textiles, automotive, aerospace, or consumer goods. Their responsibilities may include preparing samples, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in material science and helps interns understand industry standards, sustainability practices, and product innovation.

What types of projects can a material development intern expect to work on?

As a Material Development Intern, you can expect to assist with sourcing and testing new materials, conducting lab experiments, and evaluating material performance against project requirements. You'll often collaborate with product designers, engineers, and suppliers to ensure materials meet both functional and sustainability standards. These projects provide hands-on experience and directly support the team's efforts to innovate and improve product quality. Interns also gain exposure to cross-functional teamwork and may present findings or prototypes in meetings, helping build communication and technical skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a material development intern?

To thrive as a Material Development Intern, you typically need a background in materials science, chemistry, or engineering, along with strong analytical and research skills. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis tools, and software like MATLAB or Material Studio is often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that help you collaborate and innovate. These skills and qualifications are crucial for contributing to material research projects, ensuring accurate results, and supporting the development of new materials.

What is the difference between Material Development Intern vs Material Scientist?

AspectMaterial Development InternMaterial Scientist
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in materials science, chemistry, or related fieldsUsually holds a master's or Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, or engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in research labs or manufacturing facilities, under supervisionFull-time professional role in research, development, or quality control departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods industriesFound in research institutions, corporate R&D, and advanced manufacturing sectors

The Material Development Intern role is an entry-level position focused on supporting ongoing projects, gaining practical experience, and learning industry practices. In contrast, a Material Scientist is a full-time professional responsible for conducting advanced research, developing new materials, and improving existing products. While both roles require knowledge of materials science, the intern position is more educational and supportive, whereas the scientist role involves independent research and innovation.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Material Development Intern jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Material Development Intern job openings:

Research and Development (Houston Research Center) - 2027 Summer Student Program

Houston, TX • On-site

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Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Houston R&D Center
Disciplines: Engineering Majors, Data Science, Computer Science, Geology, Chemistry, Material Science
Work with experienced scientists to address upstream challenges including drilling, exploration, production and technology advancements.
Reservoir Engineering Technology Intern Opportunity
Disciplines: Engineering (any), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry, Material Science, Biologist, Physics, Geology, Geochemistry
Houston RETT develops technologies to overcome challenges in exploration and production and optimize development of unconventional resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Typical activities Include:

  • Assist staff in conducting R&D focused on challenges encountered by the unconventional assets in the Kingdom
  • Support integration of laboratory, field, and modeling data to improve understanding and development of unconventional reservoirs.
  • RETH has a broad research portfolio that provides a diverse range of learning opportunities
  • Conduct laboratory measurements and experiments that help improve our understanding of these unconventional resources
  • Organize, analyze and integrate data gathered within R&D or from external laboratories
  • Students are assigned mentors and will be challenged to carry out their duties independently.
  • Towards the end of the assignment, students will assemble their work for a team presentation. Their work will be incorporated with prior and on-going work into a presentation or manuscript for submission to a conference or a journal.

Drilling Technology Intern Opportunity
Disciplines: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering
Develop future drilling and workover technologies that will place Saudi Aramco among the best in the industry in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Opportunity will include working on sustainability projects that include CO2 sequestration and hydrogen production.

Typical Activities include:

  • Drilling and cementing fluid preparation and characterization
  • Material synthesis, characterization and applications
  • Operate intricate laboratory equipment

Sensors Development Intern Opportunity 
Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
Develop new oilfield measurement instruments from concept to field-tested prototypes. With expertise in sensing science, robotics, and engineering design, researchers have created faster, more cost- effective ways of gathering data.
Typical Activities include:
Electrical Engineering Summer Student
For sensor systems in oil field instruments student will work on:

  • Circuit Design
  • Firmware programming
  • Testing of systems

Mechanical Engineering Summer Student
For sensor systems in oil field instruments student will work on:

  • Mechanical Design (Solid Works)
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Flow-loop Testing

Artificial Intelligence Technology Intern Opportunity
Disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics
Research and develop machine learning and artificial intelligence technology for upstream applications, to turn Aramco data into improved decision making, automation, operation efficiency and sustainability.
Typical Activities include:

  • Developing and evaluating AI/ML models for upstream oil and gas applications.
  • Preparing, organizing, and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Applying AI techniques such as computer vision, NLP, forecasting, anomaly detection, optimization, and physics-informed methods to upstream oil and gas challenges.
  • Assessing model performance, uncertainty, feature importance, and comparisons with conventional workflows.
  • Converting research code into reusable, production-ready workflows and applications.
  • Supporting the development of AI-enabled decision-support tools, data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
  • Collaborating with scientists, engineers, and developers to deploy digital technologies.
  • Preparing technical reports, presentations, and project demonstrations.

Geophysics Technology Intern Opportunity
Disciplines: Geophysics, Geoscience, Data Science
Conducts research on advances in surface and borehole seismic data processing and inversion and developing rock-physics enabled integrated geosolutions technologies for geophysical support of onshore and offshore E&D workflows, and Drilling Hazards Characterization.

Typical Activities include:

  • Developing machine learning methods
  • Analysis of borehole seismic and distributed acoustic sensing data
  • Developing rock physics models for pore pressure prediction
     

Technical Upstream (Houston)
We provide support for Saudi Aramco’s Upstream operations and research. Our Upstream
Group collaborates with the EXPEC Advanced Research Center, Saudi Aramco's award-winning
upstream R&D center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and is a key player in the scientific and
engineering organizations that drive the upstream O&G industry.
Upstream Engineering Opportunity
Disciplines: Sustainability, Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum Engineering or Chemistry
The summer student will assist senior engineers in technology identification, detailed review
and assessment. Upstream’s Sustainability Team is focused on Decarbonization, Carbon
Circularity and New Energies (Hydrogen) technologies to reduce the upstream operational
carbon intensity.
Typical activities Include:

  • Assisting senior engineers in market intelligence reports.
  • Support coordination with 3rd Party technology providers.
  • Support in assembling the technical brief and technology reports.
  • Assist in required engineering simulations and calculations as required.
  • Support in preparation of presentation slides to management.

Houston Downstream

The Houston Downstream Research Center is advancing sustainable technologies to address global emissions and improve energy efficiency. Our research spans synthetic fuels, hydrogen production, and renewable energy integration—driving innovation in the downstream sector.

Downstream Engineering Opportunity
Disciplines: Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Material Science

Typical Activities Include:

  • Synthesizing and characterizing catalytic and adsorptive materials
  • Operating advanced experimental systems and instrumentation
  • Collecting and analyzing technical data
  • Supporting process design and optimization efforts

Advanced Materials Intern Opportunity
Disciplines: Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Material Science
Advanced Materials Team develops novel materials – polymers, organic-inorganic hybrids, functionalization of materials – to overcome challenges in upstream sectors. Team also covers the automation of materials discovery through robotics.

Typical Activities include:

  • Polymer synthesis and characterization
  • Evaluation of Loss circulation materials, drag reducing agents, water shutoff formulations
  • Extraction of critical metals
  • Automation of materials discovery
  • Operation and handling of advanced characterization tools

Opportunity eligible for internship course credit (credits earned), please check with your Academic Advisor or University.

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