Product Design Engineering Intern
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 Product Design Engineering Intern to join our Niterra North America team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Automotive industry in the areas of Product Design, development, testing and validation.
Your Responsibilities:
- Support daily engineering activities (i.e. attend meetings, prepare meeting minutes, etc.) by shadowing engineers.
- Assist engineers with design, development or component troubleshooting.
- Assist test engineers with testing and validation
- Creates reports when necessary.
- 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
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