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 LeaderDo not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!Job SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Contribute to the development of new/existing vinyl formulationsEvaluate physical, mechanical, chemical thermal and/or rheological properties of polymers including (but not limited to) PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP,



PVDFAssist in the sourcing of raw material ingredients through ingredient evaluation projectsParticipate in running extrusion and/or injection molding trialsUse Analytical tools to suggest root cause of product failures in the fieldUse Statistical Analysis tools to validate significance of findingsWrite technical lab reports & present experimental findings with the teamMaintain an up-to-date laboratory notebook while keeping track of project records through use of Filemaker Pro databasesAssist the R&D Group with 5S initiatives and maintaining a clean working environmentQualifications & ExperienceWorking towards a degree in: Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering OR an equivalent in Materials Science / Polymer SciencePast co-op experience in a plastics industry / R&D environment would be highly preferredExperience with DOE/use of statistical tools such as Minitab would be an assetAbility to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as requiredTeam Player with excellent communication skills to complement strong problem-solving abilitiesDriven, structured, results-oriented with a positive & skilled attitudeIPEX 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 [email protected]

📌 R&D Co-Op Student, Winter 2027etudiante Coop R&D, Hiver 2027 (Mississauga)
🏢 IPEX by Aliaxis
📍 Mississauga