Research Development Polymer Engineering Co-op

Explore polymer formulation development with IPEX as a Research and Development Co-op Student in Mississauga, Ontario, using analytical and statistical tools.

For Winter 2027, this co-op student supports IPEX Technologies Inc.’s R&D Group under the R&D Team Leader. Contribute to polymer formulation projects, evaluate materials, participate in processing trials, and investigate product failures. The work involves plastics including PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP, and PVDF, alongside laboratory documentation and team presentations.

• Contribute to new and existing vinyl formulation development
• Evaluate polymer physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and rheological properties
• Assist ingredient sourcing through raw material evaluation projects
• Participate in extrusion and injection molding trials
• Write technical reports and present experimental findings

• Work toward Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering degree
• Equivalent Materials Science or Polymer Science education considered
• Previous plastics industry or R&D co-op experience preferred
• Statistical tools or Minitab experience considered an asset
• Ability to follow required Standard Operating Procedures

Apply polymer science, formulation development, analytical tools, and technical communication within IPEX’s Mississauga R&D laboratory.