Product Engineer - Co-op

Position: Product Engineer - Spring Co-op (Jan 2026)

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Who We Are

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!
At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.
As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

As a Polymer Science & Engineering Co-op
, you will gain hands‑on exposure to how polymers and materials contribute to product performance, testing, and innovation. You will work with our R&D and engineering teams to learn about vinyl and related polymers, their properties, and their role in our siding and window product lines.
This role offers broad experience across both the scientific and applied sides of product development, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects while building technical and professional skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Exposure to polymer formulations, additives, and their applications in manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with materials testing and analysis.
• Participation in cross‑functional projects related to product improvement and innovation.
• Understanding the relationship between material properties, processing, and final product performance.
• Gaining insight into industry standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability considerations.
• Opportunity to engage with both the research and technical aspects of product engineering.

Required Education & Skills

• Enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor's program in Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong interest in polymers, materials, or applied chemistry.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Self‑starter with curiosity and eagerness to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Coursework or lab experience in polymer chemistry, materials testing, or processing.
• Interest in how science connects with real‑world applications in product manufacturing, extrusion, and product performance.
• Problem‑solving mindset with curiosity for innovation.
• Familiarity with basic programming, data analysis, or automation tools to support technical testing or process improvement.
• Familiarity with Minitab, CAD software (Solid Works, AutoCAD).

Location

Travel between West Salem & Cuyahoga Falls –
Onsite Only

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first‑of‑its‑kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated

Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional

Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials

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