2027 Internship – Compound Engineer (Hoosier Racing Tire)

Job description

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.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 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.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE 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. Hoosier will not pay for housing expenses for this opportunity.