Materials/Packaging Engineer, Intern FL at Mapei

About The Role

The Opportunity

As a Materials/Packaging Engineering Intern , you will work alongside our Product Management team to support the development of new products, improvements to existing products, and packaging-enhancement initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience evaluating customer feedback, market needs, material and packaging performance, product protection, usability, and technical requirements. This experience may lead to future opportunities in product management, product development, materials engineering, or packaging engineering.

Evaluate product materials, packaging designs, and performance requirements.
Assist with product and packaging testing, validation, and data analysis.
Research emerging materials, packaging technologies, and competitive products.
Identify opportunities to improve durability, usability, sustainability, and cost.
Support technical documentation, presentations, and product launch activities.
Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing.

The Program Details

Full-time schedule (40 hours per week)
Internship duration: May–August 2027 (12 weeks)
Practical, hands-on learning with MAPEI’s Product Management team
Host location: Deerfield Beach, FL

What’s in it for you?

Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 commensurate on role and location
Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations
Mentorship opportunities to collaborate with experienced PM teams
Practical experience supporting product development initiatives
Permanent full-time job opportunities after graduation

What you bring

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s/graduate degree in Materials Science, Materials, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field (juniors/seniors preferred).
Strong communication skills, initiative, curiosity
An innovative mindset and strong motivation to learn and succeed
Willingness to travel