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Niterra North America


Engineering Intern

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Recruitment began on January 23, 2025
and the job listing Expires on July 23, 2025
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About Us:

Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc. (Formally NGK Sparkplugs, Inc.), is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization’s business portfolio, expanding our core ceramic technologies, exploring capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenging ourselves to develop solutions and services that use technologies to resolve social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

About the role:

Seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Engineering Intern to join our Niterra North America OEM team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Automotive industry.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Support daily engineering activities (i.e. attend customer meetings, prepare meeting minutes, etc.) by shadowing engineers.
  • Assist engineers with system or component troubleshooting.
  • Assist test engineers with testing in our Technical Center and at Customer sites
  • Creates reports when necessary.
  • Coordinate customer testing requirements and requests with technical center.
  • Process customer returned parts (i.e. preliminary examination, create request for investigation).
  • May be responsible for project-based tasks and assist in completing some special projects, as applicable.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures including IATF16949 and ISO14000 related policies as applicable.

Who we are looking for:

  • Engineering major (Concentration in mechanical or electrical engineering)
  • Working towards completion of an Engineering degree, some knowledge of automotive systems is very helpful.
  • Completion of junior year by the start of internship preferred; Completion of sophomore year considered.
  • Possess a strong interest in the automotive industry.
  • A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
  • Possess mental faculties consistent with performing at least the minimum essential functions of the job

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to operate a keyboard
  • Ability to see and hear (correctable)
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Ability to drive a vehicle
  • Ability to travel

Potential Hazards:

  • Normal office hazards
  • Driving hazards
  • Travel hazards related to commercial travel
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Contact & Location

Phone
​(540) 261-8461
Email
launch.center@svu.edu
Website
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Address

Main Hall 219
One University Hill Dr.
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Career Service Hours

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T Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walk-in Hours - Every week in Main 219

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Tuesday: 3-6:00

Wednesday: 2-5:00

Thursday: 11-2:00

Friday: 9-10:45 and 12:15-2:00

Meet the Team

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​(540) 261-8461
launch.center@svu.edu
https://svu.edu/

Main Hall 219
One University Hill Dr.
Buena Vista, VA 24416

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