I f you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions], iconic brands that consumers love [such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa], as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences [such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network], and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible! Your role The job activities will be carried out within the R&D; Department. The intern will support the R&D; team in the characterization and evaluation of plastic materials. The role includes laboratory testing, data analysis, and the development of a structured materials database. The intern will also contribute to preliminary technical feasibility assessments, providing analytical and documentation support to ongoing R&D; projects. Main responsibilities
Plastic material Characterization and Testing: experimental characterization of materials; active support on test specimen production; analyze and interpret laboratory test results. Material database development: Collect, validate, and organize material data from laboratory tests, suppliers, and technical data sheets; Ensure proper data traceability and compliance with internal R&D; procedures. Technical Support for Feasibility Studies: assist in technical evaluations of new materials for specific product applications; Provide technical summaries to support decision-making in early-stage development. Delivery of project milestones to internal and external stakeholders
Main Requirements
Educational Background in Materials engineering, Material science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering 0-1 years of work experience. Strong knowledge of polymer science and plastic materials properties. Understanding of injection molding processes and material behavior. Familiarity with laboratory testing methods for mechanical, thermal and physical characterization (i.e., tensile testing, DSC, TGA, DMA…). Hands-on experience with plastic material processing technologies and machinery (e.g., injection molding, extrusion, compounding) is a plus. Solid experience with Microsoft Office Suite Comfortable working within an industrial/manufacturing environment You are fluent in English and Italian
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