Spring 2027 Materials Research Internship

About the role

Michelin is offering Spring 2027 internships in chemical or material science at its research center in Greenville, South Carolina. The internship is open to Chemical Engineering or Materials Science majors and involves creating, innovating and testing solutions for composite materials with experts at the Michelin Americas Research Center.

Key responsibilities

• Study the scale-up of production processes from lab to pilot to industry, and research the impact of process levers on flexible composite performance through parametric studies.
• Explore sustainable nano-materials and Michelin proprietary raw materials in the development of new flexible elastomeric composites.
• Explore new design spaces and exploit formulation levers in the development of new materials for future products.

Required profile

• Major in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Currently enrolled full time at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment, Monday to Friday on day shift.
• US citizen, permanent resident or otherwise authorized to work for Michelin on an ongoing, indefinite basis; the position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn other software systems.
• Professional interaction with external partners, suppliers, customers and colleagues, and teamwork.

What we offer

• Career growth through personalized development plans, mentorship and cross-functional opportunities.
• An inclusive culture with option to join one of the Connected Communities.
• Innovation-driven projects, from sustainable materials to digital transformation.