Component Engineering Intern

BorgWarner; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is offering a Component Engineering Intern position in its Summer Internship Program in Kokomo, Indiana. The intern will tackle technical projects in electric machine design, analysis, and testing across insulation systems, rotor subsystems, laminations, and magnets.

The role emphasizes documenting learnings, independent work, and applying problem-solving skills to improve cost, durability, and manufacturability of subcomponents for integration into BorgWarner standards.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a B average at hire.
• Undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in automotive industry and strong communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Document learnings and communicate outcomes to the team.
• Support electrical/mechanical subcomponents for cost, durability, and design goals.
• Work independently to complete tasks and apply test methods.
• Learn current test methods for technical assessment and analysis.
• Evaluate trade-offs to choose optimal implementation methods.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0 or B average

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Position

Component Engineering Intern

Location

Kokomo, Indiana

Job Purpose

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Component Engineering (CE) Intern in our Summer Internship Program.

The CE Intern will be responsible for completing technical projects in one or more of our cores CE areas in electric machine design, analysis, and testing. These areas include electric machine insulation systems, rotor subsystems, laminations, and magnets.

Key Responsibilities

• The intern will fully document their learnings to be able to communicate with the broader team the outcomes of the projects
• The technical project assignments will further the development and understanding of the subcomponent for integration into our standards optimizing elements of cost, durability, performance, and design for manufacturing
• Work independently to accomplish tasks
• Learn current test methods for application to the technical assessment
• Implement logical problem-solving methods to arrive and sound technical conclusions
• Trade off alternative options for the best method of implementation

What We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or be a graduate from an accredited college
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or B average, upon initial hire date
• Undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required
• Desire to work in the automotive industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively
• Analytical, technical, and statistical skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good knowledge base of engineering theories

What We Believe

• Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences
• Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise
• Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information
• Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment
• Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, sponsorship is not available.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $28.65 / hour

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BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.