ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

What is your role?

We’re looking for R&D Chemical lab internship to join our R&D Chemical Lab team in Barge (CN). Reporting to the Research Analysis Manager you will work in a uniquely high-performing, inclusive and collaborative working culture, with responsibility for the R&D area. 

Key responsibilities:

Physical-chemical analysis of friction materials, interpretation of the resulting results and identification of any critical issues.

- Management of physical and chemical testing of friction materials

- Analysis of the results obtained and implementation of the necessary corrective actions in order to satisfy the Customers' requests

- Finding innovative solutions to the expected results of the material analyses tested

Applying and developing physical-test methodologieschemical materials related to brake pads and at the same time collaborating with universities or research centres to identify areas for improvement related to the characterisation of brake pads and their raw materials, the trainee will have the opportunity to understand the organization of a multinational production and the organizational structure of the Research and Development department.

What will make you our perfect match?

• Relevant undergraduate course work in engineering, chemistry, biology, and associated laboratories is required
• Bachelor or Master degree in Chemical or similar fields
• Curiosity and passion for learning
• Positive attitude and self-motivated individual
• Results-driven individual
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Team-oriented and able to develop positive relationships with coworkers and partners.

What's in it for you?

🌐Working with international teams.

🌈 Personal Growth: Your growth matters to us. We provide opportunities for skill development, learning, and mentorship, ensuring you're equipped not just for today's challenges, but for tomorrow's opportunities.

🔝Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that champions diversity and inclusion for all.

💡Innovative Environment: Thrive in a creative space that values fresh ideas and solutions.

💰Benefit: paid internship, canteen, company bus Torino-Barge A/R, flexitime.

What are you waiting for….Just apply!