CMF Engineering Intern

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern benefits

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time CMF Engineering Intern at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and suppliers to develop and implement CMF plans into Garmin products.

You will analyze materials, colors, and finishes, apply CMF testing methods, and contribute to CMF libraries while coordinating with global teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in materials science within a leading tech company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• GPA 3.0+ as a general rule.
• Knowledge of materials measurement techniques (metallography, SEM/EDS, FIB, X-ray, FTIR, DSC, TGA).
• Academic knowledge of PVD, CVD, electroplating and surface treatments.
• Understanding CMF standards and procedures.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and design new materials, colors, and finishes for Garmin products.
• Collaborate with CMF designers, suppliers, engineers, and manufacturers worldwide.
• Stay current on material innovations and technologies.
• Apply CMF troubleshooting tools and interpret data.
• Read and communicate CMF data; contribute to CMF processes and libraries.
• Understand CMF technical drawings and documentation.

Skills

CMF engineering

Materials science

CMF testing

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing Materials Science or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

SEM

EDS

FTIR

DSC

TGA

X-ray

FIB

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time CMF Engineering Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with designers, engineers, and suppliers to develop and implement color, material, and finish plans into Garmin Products.

Essential Functions

• Analyze, research, design and develop new materials, colors, finishes for relevant market segments
• Collaborate with CMF designers, suppliers, engineers, and manufacturers worldwide
• Stay current on advances in material innovation and technology
• Demonstrate ability to properly apply CMF troubleshooting tools (ex. SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, SEMD/EDS, spectrometer, etc.)
• Read, interpret, and communicate CMF test data, contribute to developing/maintaining CMF processes/libraries, and present/communicate CMF explorations
• Understand and apply CMF technical drawings and other applicable CMF documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or other related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Possess the principle of key materials measurements techniques such as metallographic analysis, SEM/EDS, FIB, X-ray, FTIR, DSC, TGA, etc.
• Possess academic knowledge of PVD, CVD, electroplating and other surface treatment technologies
• Possess relevant manufacturing principles and academic knowledge in material manufacturing, finished product processing, molding, surface treatment, analysis, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding of CMF standards and procedures
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits