Research & Development (R&D) Summer Intern - Materials & Process Innovation
About The Position
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. The R&D Summer Intern will support a materials innovation project focused on optimizing the use of dye sublimation inks on resin bonded quartz slabs. This project will evaluate the physical and chemical parameters of both dye sublimation inks and resin packages to enhance product differentiation and manufacturing capability. This internship is structured as a project-based experience to be completed within the 12-week program. The intern will collaborate closely with the R&D team in Dallas and key manufacturing stakeholders in Dickson, TN. This position is located at the Dallas Corporate office and is an onsite internship opportunity. This is not a remote role. The selected intern will present project outcomes at our annual Intern Expo Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Program Details Program Dates: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 Length: 12 Weeks Schedule: Full-time, hourly Required: Must be available for the full program duration and attend/present at Intern Expo Day
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field
- Completed at least three years of coursework preferred
- Strong understanding of material properties and chemical interactions
- Experience with laboratory testing, data collection, and analysis
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate across technical and manufacturing teams
- Must be available for the full program duration and attend/present at Intern Expo Day
Responsibilities
- Analyze physical and chemical properties of dye sublimation inks
- Evaluate resin system compatibility with sublimation processes
- Conduct laboratory testing and documentation of material performance
- Assess process variables impacting adhesion, durability, and visual quality
- Collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders to evaluate scalability
- Document findings and recommend process improvements
Benefits
- Company Match on 401k
- Employee Purchase Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
