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2027 Internship – Compound Engineer (Hoosier Racing Tire)
Continental · Engineering
- Hours
- Full-time
- Where
- Plymouth, IN
- Posted
- Sep 24
THE POSITION
Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN, is seeking a Compound Engineer Intern to join our team. The Compound Engineering Intern is charged with unique and exciting opportunity of assisting the Compound Engineering Department in the development and evaluation of race winning rubber compounds. The position will be trained in different aspects of processing, testing and evaluation of racing compounds and race tire manufacturing.
What you'd do
- Perform assigned projects.
- Study and become familiarized with elastomer technology, rubber compounding ingredients, and mixing/testing equipment.
- Learn how various ingredients affect critical compound properties (hardness, strength properties, traction properties, etc.) by performing laboratory experiments and thoroughly analyzing the data.
- Attend races and tire tests to experience “hands-on” performance of race compounds.
- After acclimating, design and lead your own project related to compound performance, compound processing, thermodynamics of tire curing, etc.
- Regular written reports (e-mails) for project updates.
- Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
- Be majoring in Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering/Technology, or a related technical field.
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at the time of application).
- Must be able to commute to Plymouth, IN.
About Continental · Engineering
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €13.9 billion in 2024, currently employs around 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Tire solutions from Continental make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers.