Intern, Environmental Health & Safety

Magna-International-6df39721; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Magna Seating is offering an internship in Environmental Health & Safety aimed at students pursuing a related degree. The role involves supporting risk assessments, audits, and EHS documentation within a manufacturing environment.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s in EHS or a related field and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills. On-site internship opportunities are available year-round at Magna Seating facilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work throughout the year, including during academic semesters and breaks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for equipment, processes, and job tasks; identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform EHS audits, inspections, and workstation reviews to ensure compliance with safety standards and work instructions.
• Develop, update, and maintain EHS risk assessments and related documentation through the document control system.
• Conduct facility safety observations to verify PPE compliance and identify unsafe conditions, including slip, trip, fall, and machine guarding hazards.
• Assist with incident investigations, injury reporting, workers’ compensation processes, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support environmental compliance activities by maintaining records, conducting chemical inventory audits, and ensuring SDS documentation is current and accessible.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, training programs, and employee safety initiatives.
• Provide administrative support through EHS data entry, reporting, documentation management, and participation in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in EHS/OSH/Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.Job Responsibilities:YOUR RESPONSIBILITESConduct risk assessments for equipment, processes, and job tasks; identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.Perform EHS audits, inspections, and workstation reviews to ensure compliance with safety standards and work instructions.Develop, update, and maintain EHS risk assessments and related documentation through the document control system.Conduct facility safety observations to verify PPE compliance and identify unsafe conditions, including slip, trip, fall, and machine guarding hazards.Assist with incident investigations, injury reporting, workers’ compensation processes, and corrective action follow-up.Support environmental compliance activities by maintaining records, conducting chemical inventory audits, and ensuring SDS documentation is current and accessible.Assist in the development and implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, training programs, and employee safety initiatives.Provide administrative support through EHS data entry, reporting, documentation management, and participation in continuous improvement projects.LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESThis internship offers exposure to:Occupational health and safety management systemsEnvironmental compliance and sustainability practicesRisk assessment and hazard analysisIncident investigation methodologiesRegulatory compliance documentationSafety training development and deliveryManufacturing EHS operations and best practicesEXPERIENCEPrevious manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus but not required.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURECurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.Ability to work throughout the year, including during academic semesters and breaks.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels.Self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn and grow in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Student / Co-OpGroup:Magna Seating