Materials Engineering Intern

Tribonet; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tribonet in Warren, OH is seeking a Materials Engineering Intern to assist in projects related to metal components for automotive applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, supporting material selection, and conducting lab tests to evaluate performance.

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering and have strong knowledge of metal forming processes. The company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Adept in all Microsoft suite software, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material compliance.
• Support material selection and specification development.
• Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations of metal components.
• Participate in lab testing to evaluate material composition and performance.

Skills

Knowledge of metal forming processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of electroplating process

Knowledge of tribology

Education

Pursuing degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical equipment (SEM, XRF, ICP, Profilometer, Tribometer)

Job description

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.

Key job responsibilities for this role include:

• 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

Experience & Qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

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

Why join us?

• 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.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Multi‑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

Equal Opportunity

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.