CMF Engineering Intern

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin 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 color, material, and finish plans for Garmin products.

Key duties include analyzing materials, staying abreast of CMF innovations, and applying technical CMF tools and processes. This internship emphasizes hands-on CMF design, testing data interpretation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or other related field.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Knowledge of key materials measurement techniques (metallography, SEM/EDS, 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, 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 CMF troubleshooting tools (e.g., SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, SEM/EDS).
• Read, interpret CMF test data, contribute to CMF processes/libraries, and present CMF explorations.
• Understand and apply CMF technical drawings and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Material Science

Chemical Engineering

Tools

SEM

EDS

FTIR

DSC

TGA

DMA

FIB

X-ray

Job description

Overview We are seeking a full-time

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