Validation Intern Fall 2026

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group

Northwood, Ohio

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Failure Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Specimens/Samples, Test Lab, Testing, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Northwood, Ohio
POSTED
25 days ago

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.

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Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group