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At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Co-Opportunity/Internship is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams. We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical engineering, or Industrial Engineering. Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return to GAF for additional terms while you continue your education. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary housing stipend.

Essential Duties:

• Problem solving, project management and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment. In addition, candidates must have the ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.

• Conduct laboratory testing, equipment operation, integration, etc.

• Developing and/or engaging with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.

• Conducting problem-solving and troubleshooting investigations to assure root causes are identified and countermeasures and prevention are fully implemented

• Exporting, analyzing and organizing data

• Working under the guidance of a Process R&D Engineer, taking direction and completing tasks in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

• All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and at least sophomore standing

• Comfortable performing basic mathematical operations that are essential for engineering applications

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)

• Problem solving, project management, collaboration and communication skills

• Must have ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports

• Proficient with office productivity tools: Microsoft Office Suite and Google (G-Suite)

• Candidates should also have computer skills in Google, MS Excel, MS Word, and basic knowledge of CAD design tools (e.g. Solidworks or equivalent).

Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 30 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​