Product Engineer - Spring Co-op (Jan 2026)
Associated Materials Innovations
Hands‑on polymer R&D co‑op supporting product development, testing, and innovation.
17 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Exterior Cladding Solutions
Window and Door Solutions
Metal Product Solutions
Quoting and Ordering Support
Specification and Design Support
Supply Chain & Logistics Support
Marketing & Sales Support
Warranty Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
New Construction
Remodeling
Multi-family
Exterior Building Products
Windows
Doors
Role
What you would be doing
product innovation
cross‑functional
regulatory compliance
sustainability
- Participation in cross-functional projects related to product improvement and innovation.
- Gaining insight into industry standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability considerations.
What you bring
bachelor's
minitab
cad
solidworks
materials testing
problem solving
- Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's program in Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
- Understanding the relationship between material properties, processing, and final product performance.
- Hands-on experience with materials testing and analysis.
- Coursework or lab experience in polymer chemistry, materials testing, or processing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with Minitab, CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Exposure to polymer formulations, additives, and their applications in manufacturing.
- Strong interest in polymers, materials, or applied chemistry.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with basic programming, data analysis, or automation tools to support technical testing or process improvement.
- Problem-solving mindset with curiosity for innovation.
- Opportunity to engage with both the research and technical aspects of product engineering.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The company traces its roots back to 1947, marking nearly eight decades in the exterior building products space.
Revenue $1B-$5B
Annual Revenues
Annual revenues are estimated to be between $1 billion and $5 billion, reflecting significant market presence.
- Originally focused on vinyl siding, the company has expanded into composite cladding, windows, patio doors, and metal trim products under brands like Gentek®, ASCEND®, Alpine®, and Preservation®.
- With operations across North America, it supplies both residential and commercial multi-family projects.
- It builds on partnerships with logistics and AI-forecasting platforms (Ryder for delivery tracking, Palantir for demand forecasting) and proprietary quoting tools (WindowExpress, Customer Portal) to streamline ordering and distribution.
- Typical projects include new-build communities, multi-family developments, remodeling jobs, and architect-led residential or commercial builds seeking durable, energy-efficient cladding and fenestration.
- Its sector specialisms span residential, commercial, and multifamily exterior building materials, with expertise in siding, cladding systems, windows, doors, and metal components.
- Noteworthy is its ASCEND® composite cladding brand—offering wood-look aesthetics with low maintenance—and its integration of digital forecasting and real-time delivery tracking that support faster lead times.
- Safety above all else
- Lead with trust
- Speak the truth
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Investing in sustainability improvements (per Careers page mention of investments)
- Committed to continuous sustainability efforts (per Careers page)
- Making key investments to improve diversity (per Careers page)
- No publicly disclosed gender-related statistics or specific DEI metrics available
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