Engineering/Packaging Intern
Bedford, MA
Internship
Student (High School)
About Folia: Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material. Folia’s POU Water Filters are on-sale at 2,500 grocers in Bangladesh. Folia’s paper microwave susceptors provide superior microwave foods and sustainability. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to be a part of our success story.
Overview:
This role performs routine jobs such as CAD packaging design, cutting, scoring, and folding to produce packaging for high throughput microwave performance testing.
Responsibilities:
- Efficient and high quality production of food packaging trays and containers
- Organization and maintenance of food packaging sample inventory
- Perform basic quality control checks on incoming and outgoing materials
- Aid in prototyping and production of new form factors using 2D CAD software
What we look for:
- Ability to perform tasks with consistent rigor and attention to detail
- Proficiency in understanding technical specifications and procedures.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing observations
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks
- Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
- Recent high school/college graduates
- Experience in cellulosic materials, pulp, paper, or packaging is helpful
- Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred
We Offer You:
- Professional Development
- A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
- A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
On-Site: No virtual work is available. Local candidates only.
Full time/Part time
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