IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Research and Development (R&D;) Co-op student for the Winter 2027 period. This role is based in our office at Mississauga, Ontario, and reports to the R&D; Team Leader. Do not miss the chance to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!
Job Summary The R&D; Group (IPEX Technologies Inc.) provides expertise as it relates to polymer formulation development, tests products to ensure conformance to various standards, troubleshoots failures in the field and evaluates new ingredients as part of maintaining and managing IPEX’s product portfolio and competitive stand in the market. The salary range for this position is between $23.50 and $27.00 per hour, depending on the candidate’s years of study and relevant experience.
Job Responsibilities Contribute to the development of new/existing vinyl formulations
Evaluate physical, mechanical, chemical thermal and/or rheological properties of polymers including (but not limited to) PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP, PVDF
Assist in the sourcing of raw material ingredients through ingredient evaluation projects
Participate in running extrusion and/or injection molding trials
Use Analytical tools to suggest root cause of product failures in the field
Use Statistical Analysis tools to validate significance of findings
Write technical lab reports & present experimental findings with the team
Maintain an up-to-date laboratory notebook while keeping track of project records through use of Filemaker Pro databases
Assist the R&D; Group with 5S initiatives and maintaining a clean working environment
Qualifications & Experience Working towards a degree in: Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering OR an equivalent in Materials Science / Polymer Science
Past co-op experience in a plastics industry / R&D; environment would be highly preferred
Experience with DOE/use of statistical tools such as Minitab would be an asset
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required
Team Player with excellent communication skills to complement strong problem-solving abilities
Driven, structured, results-oriented with a positive & professional attitude
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at
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At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com.
Aliaxis’ Purpose
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.
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