R&D Intern Summer - Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Position: R&D Intern Summer 2026 - Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Location: Northwood

Purpose:

We are a team that develops process control and inspection systems for automotive glass.

This internship involves creating software applications to assist in that area. In addition, the intern will have a project, chosen based on company needs and intern interests, that they will be responsible for planning and executing, with our support.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with R&D inspection systems, mainly focused around software development
• Write, test, and implement software applications as required
• Create documentation for software applications as needed
• Participate in large scale software testing within R&D development
• Plan and execute intern project
• Maintain clean, organized spaces and assist
• Assist with health and safety initiatives, with direction
• Assist with recycling program and other environmental initiatives as needed
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Customer Focused:
  Actively seeks to understand internal & external customer circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs
• Passion for Excellence:
  Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives
• Empowers & Develops:
  Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365
• Self-motivated, flexible individual willing to switch priorities and maintain background tasks between more urgent projects
• Good observation, organizational and note-taking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with engineering math and basic statistics, or willing and able to learn

Qualifications Desired:

• Interested in developing software applications

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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