Student Test and Development Intern

Inteva Products; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Inteva Products offers a Summer 2027 Intern Program (May 2027 – August 2027) focusing on hands-on lab work in mechanical testing and material characterization. Interns will participate in supplemental learning, executive lunch-and-learns, and workshops, with a cohort-based experience and opportunities to support product development and testing initiatives.

Work in the laboratory focuses on evaluating material properties, analyzing viscosity and deformation, and providing data to support product

Qualifications

• Strong interest in material behavior, testing methodologies, and laboratory work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment.
• Support product development through material testing and analysis.
• Perform experiments and collect, analyze, and document test data.
• Prepare detailed test reports and provide weekly project updates.
• Contribute to assigned projects supporting Advanced Development activities.
• Present internship accomplishments and project results to Executive Staff at internship end.

Skills

Material behavior

Testing methodologies

Laboratory work

Job description

About Inteva's Intern Program

Inteva’s Summer 2027 Intern Program includes more than your day-to-day work. Your experience will include supplemental learning and development opportunities, such as executive lunch-and-learns and professional workshops. You will support Inteva’s core value of caring for the world and our communities with group volunteering opportunities throughout the summer. Most importantly, you will have fun, learn, and grow as part of a cohort of summer interns. (May 2027 - August 2027)

Description

Inteva’s Summer 2027 Intern Program includes more than your day-to-day work. Your experience will include supplemental learning and development opportunities, such as executive lunch-and-learns and professional workshops. You will support Inteva’s core value of caring for the world and our communities with group volunteering opportunities throughout the summer. Most importantly, you will have fun, learn, and grow as part of a cohort of summer interns. (May 2027 - August 2027)

About Inteva's Intern Program

Inteva’s Summer 2027 Intern Program includes more than your day-to-day work. Your experience will include supplemental learning and development opportunities, such as executive lunch-and-learns and professional workshops. You will support Inteva’s core value of caring for the world and our communities with group volunteering opportunities throughout the summer. Most importantly, you will have fun, learn, and grow as part of a cohort of summer interns. (May 2027 - August 2027)

Work in the laboratory focuses on mechanical testing and material characterization. This involves evaluating material properties such as strength, flexibility, and durability, as well as analyzing characteristics like viscosity and deformation behavior. The goal is to understand how materials perform under different conditions and provide data that supports product development, quality assurance, and material selection.

What will you get to work on?

• Conduct mechanical testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment.
• Support product development, ADP, and TEP initiatives through material testing and analysis.
• Perform experiments and collect, analyze, and document test data.
• Prepare detailed test reports and provide weekly project status updates.
• Contribute to assigned projects supporting Advanced Development activities.
• Present internship accomplishments and project results to Executive Staff at the end of the internship.

Req Number STU-26-00013

Position Requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Strong interest in material behavior, testing methodologies, and laboratory work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.