📘 Saitech Informatics Internship Program
For Engineers & Chemists
Duration: 6 Months | Mode: Hybrid (Onsite + Digital)
1. Program Structure
| Phase | Duration | Focus Area | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 – Foundation | 1 month | Basics of coatings, materials & process engineering | Foundation certificate, concept cards |
| Phase 2 – Skill Development | 2 months | Lab training, instrumentation, mini-projects | Lab reports, raw data sheets |
| Phase 3 – Applied Projects | 2 months | Industry-linked formulation/testing projects | Industrial project report |
| Phase 4 – Career Readiness | 1 month | Technical writing, patents, entrepreneurship, digital tools | Final presentation, career roadmap |
2. Training Modules
🔹 Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1)
- Surface Coating Fundamentals – paint chemistry, corrosion, pretreatment, water/solvent systems.
- Materials Science Basics – polymers, nanomaterials, composites.
- Industrial Process Overview – batch vs continuous, scale-up.
- Safety & Regulatory – lab safety, ISO/BIS standards, REACH compliance.
Activity: Daily concept cards, QR-linked quizzes, group discussions.
🔹 Phase 2: Skill Development (Month 2–3)
- Formulation Practice – primer, enamel, emulsion, powder coating.
- Analytical Skills – FTIR, UV-Vis, SEM, TGA, DSC, rheology.
- Process Tools – Lean Six Sigma basics, cost variance analysis.
- Digital Tools – Excel for formulation, Python basics for engineers (data analysis, process optimization).
Activity: Mini-projects (e.g., develop an anticorrosive primer, test gloss/adhesion).
🔹 Phase 3: Applied Projects (Month 4–5)
- Industrial Project Choices:
- Paints & Coatings – eco-friendly water-based paint.
- Construction Chemicals – admixtures, waterproof coatings.
- Nanotechnology – nano-enhanced barrier coatings.
- Energy Materials – corrosion inhibitors, battery electrode coatings.
- Deliverables:
- Raw material table.
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Quality checks & test results.
- Cost variance calculator.
🔹 Phase 4: Career Readiness (Month 6)
- Technical Communication – report writing, poster/presentation.
- Patents & IPR – how to draft patent claims.
- Entrepreneurship in Coatings & Materials – startup case studies.
- Digital Transformation Skills – Kanban, QR-linked project logs, e-learning tools.
Activity: Final presentation + viva.
3. Assessment & Certification
- Level 1 – Knowledge (Concept Cards, MCQs).
- Level 2 – Understanding (Lab Records, Assignments).
- Level 3 – Application (Mini-Projects).
- Level 4 – Skill (Industrial Project + Viva).
Certification:
- “Saitechinfo Industrial Internship Certificate in Coatings & Materials Technology”
4. Value-Add
- Internship aligned with NEP Skill Framework.
- Access to Saitech e-learning platform (SaiTechInfo Academy).
- Industry mentor lectures (paint, pharma, construction, nanotech).
- Eligible for brand ambassador roles (referral incentives for future interns).
