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 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 trouble shooting 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 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 _____________________________________________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________________________________________