Research & Development (R&D) Summer Intern - Materials & Process Innovation

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

The R&D Summer Intern will support a materials innovation project focused on optimizing the use of dye sublimation inks on resin bonded quartz slabs. This project will evaluate the physical and chemical parameters of both dye sublimation inks and resin packages to enhance product differentiation and manufacturing capability. This internship is structured as a project-based experience to be completed within the 12-week program. The intern will collaborate closely with the R&D team in Dallas and key manufacturing stakeholders in Dickson, TN. This position is located at the Dallas Corporate office and is an onsite internship opportunity. This is not a remote role.

The selected intern will present project outcomes at our annual Intern Expo Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Program Details

• Program Dates: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026

• Length: 12 Weeks

• Schedule: Full-time, hourly

• Required: Must be available for the full program duration and attend/present at Intern Expo Day

Project Scope & Responsibilities

The purpose of this internship project is to evaluate and optimize the dye sublimation decoration process for resin bonded quartz slabs.

The intern will:

• Analyze physical and chemical properties of dye sublimation inks

• Evaluate resin system compatibility with sublimation processes

• Conduct laboratory testing and documentation of material performance

• Assess process variables impacting adhesion, durability, and visual quality

• Collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders to evaluate scalability

• Document findings and recommend process improvements

Project Impact

A successful project will:

• Strengthen product differentiation in the marketplace

• Improve decoration performance and durability

• Support process scalability between R&D and manufacturing

• Enhance innovation readiness within engineered surface development

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field

• Completed at least three years of coursework preferred

• Strong understanding of material properties and chemical interactions

• Experience with laboratory testing, data collection, and analysis

• Strong analytical and documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate across technical and manufacturing teams

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on laboratory research experience

• Exposure to product innovation and materials development

• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams

• Opportunity to present measurable results to leadership

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.  Examples include:  Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.