Validation Intern Fall 2026 at NSG Group Pilkington in Northwood, OH

Purpose:

As a Co-Op or Intern for Pilkington North America in our Validation Group, you will have a unique opportunity to use the knowledge and skills you have acquired through your education and apply them to real world projects, issues, and problem solving.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the automotive validation testing (DV, PV, etc)
• Assemble, condition, and test laboratory samples
• Collate data and write lab reports
• Participate in large scale experiments (DOEs, etc.) within R&D and validation
• Assist in troubleshooting and failure analysis of test samples, if necessary
• Read/Understand the test specs, and be responsible for performing the validation testing
• Generate validation test reports that will be reviewed by the validation team and eventually will get submitted to the customer
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Safety and quality focus
• Passion for excellence
• Customer Focused

Qualifications Required:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in an engineering field
• Demonstrated hands-on and technical skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving aptitude
• Ability to work in team environments
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Qualifications Desired:

• Willingness to work multiple co-op semesters
• Ability to work part-time during non co-op semesters
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Hands-on experience with machinery and equipment

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NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.