Materials Engineering Intern

Materials Engineering Intern

At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today's vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system.

Aptiv never stops innovating when it comes to our complete portfolio of automotive connectors, terminals, seals and headers. Our wide range of robust, reliable and easy-to-use connection systems can address any application in the vehicle and enable future advancements in automotive design.

Your Role

The Materials Engineering Intern will support materials engineering projects related to metal components used in automotive applications. This includes assisting in material selection, testing, analysis, and process optimization to improve performance, durability, and cost-efficiency of metal parts. This position will be located in Warren, OH.

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure material compliance
• Support material selection and specification development
• Coordinate material samples and support processing/performance evaluations
• Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations of metal components
• Participate in lab testing to evaluate material composition and performance
• Document findings and prepare technical presentations

• Pursuing degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of metal forming processes, preferably high-speed stamping
• Knowledge of electroplating process and chemistries
• Knowledge of precious metals and tribology
• Must maintain minimum 3.0 GPA
• Adept in all Microsoft suite software, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

• Engineering or Manufacturing experience in Automotive/Electronics industry
• Experience operating analytical equipment (SEM, XRF, ICP, Profilometer, Tribometer) 

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Muti-discipline experience in an Automotive product design and manufacturing major supplier
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community