ContiTech USA, Inc. is hiring a Research and Development Internship - Year-Round (Halstead, KS)

Internship is year-round and paid. Continental will not offer relocation for internship opportunities. Your Tasks As an Intern on the R&D team, you will support the design, development, and testing of rubber belting products used in industrial applications. This role provides hands-on experience working with engineered materials, product performance testing, and manufacturing processes such as calendering, extrusion, and curing. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to evaluate belt performance, improve product designs, and contribute to innovation efforts focused on durability, efficiency, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Assist with design and development of rubber belting products and components. Support product testing and validation, including tensile strength, adhesion, wear, and durability testing. Collect, analyze, and report on test data and product performance results. Help create and update CAD models, technical drawings, and product specifications. Participate in prototype development and trial runs within manufacturing. Assist with root cause analysis of product failures or quality issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturability. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure product designs meet production capabilities. Document findings and present technical reports and project updates to engineering leadership.