STUDENT INTERNSHIP: Design, development and characterization of energy-curable primers for metIntern

Project proposal:

The projects aims at developing new energy-curable coatings for the HPL (High Pressure Laminates) industry with enhanced mechanical- and surface properties, and will touch upon every aspect of a new coating development – from idea generation to the chemical and physical characterization of the coating to the mechanical testing of the final product. The student will learn how to formulate energy-curable coatings, as well as how to safely handle and work with different chemicals. Further possibilities include the lab-scale production of full HPL panels from the coating resins above, and their characterization according to the most common tests performed in the HPL industry.

Long Description

• Conducting literature reviews;
• Drawing hypothesis  and selection of the necessary raw materials for the experiments;
• Design and perform experiments at laboratory scale;
• Collecting, analysing and interpretating the data;
• Following safety procedures.

At the end of the internship period, the student will present his/her findings to the R&D group and produce a written report of the research activity. By then, the student will have learnt:

• Principles of polymers’ structure-properties relationship from direct, hands-on experience;
• Characterization techniques commonly used in the coating industry;
• Theoretical and practical notions of Electron Beam and Ultraviolet equipment and curing process;
• How to write clear and comprehensive work reports and present results in front of a relatively wide audience.

The project will last 3-5 months and will start in October 2025.

Long Description

• HBO or BSc student with a chemistry/chemical engineering background;
• Knowledge of MS-Office;
• Good English (both written and spoken);
• Basic knowledge of organic chemistry or coating systems is an advantage.

Long Description

Please apply by sending your application (cv and cover letter in English including preferred starting date) to careers@nemho.com or contact us at this email address in case of any questions.