Momentive Performance Materials (Formerly GE Silicones) is a global player in niche silicone products. With over two hundred products and numerous global locations, it was a super exciting place to work! My position was as a summer intern with the development team where I completed a project to assist in the design of silicone hardcoats products. I designed and built an in-house humidification system to supplement the Flx-2320 coatings stress meter and characterized experimental and commercial coatings products based on curvature at various levels of relative humidity. These characterizations are allowing the group to model how coatings will hold up in various environments over long timescales (i.e. car headlights, electronics, etc.)
From this work, I’ve acquired experience in airflow design with pneumatics, pressure tanks, insulation, temperature control, etc. This experience will lend itself well to future jobs in both R&D and manufacturing settings. It’s also worth mentioning Troy, NY and the Capital Region, in general, was one of the coolest spots that I have ever lived!
