Materials Engineering Intern
ZF
Materials Engineering Intern
Country/Region: US
Location:
Livonia, MI, US, 48150
Req ID 87504 | Northville, Michigan - Livonia, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.
Job Description
About the team:
We are looking for a new colleague in the Materials Engineering Department at our location in Northville, Michigan starting Summer 2026.
What you can look forward to as Materials Engineering Intern:
Exposure to diverse material technology types including polymers, metals, tribology, electronics, mechanical testing, corrosion, and non-destructive testing.
Working with diverse materials such as thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, lubricants, electronic materials, coatings, iron, steel, and aluminum.
Working with diverse processes such as extrusion, forming, heat treating, joining/soldering/welding, and coatings/platings.
Support Materials laboratory staff (Engineers and Technicians) with daily work including testing and lab equipment maintenance.
Collect testing data for diverse R&D, warranty, and/or quality topics on a variety of ZF products. Interpret data and generate technical reports (supervised) to solve customer concerns.
Preparation of specimens for failure analysis and materialography using automated and semi-automated equipment.
Utilize equipment such as SEM/EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, thermal chambers, hardness, tensile testing, etc. for polymer and organic materials.
Your Profile as Materials Engineering Intern:
Enrolled full-time at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field (preferably Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, or Materials Science) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Advanced reading, mathematical, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and various software applications.
Materials laboratory testing experience preferred but not required.
Be part of our ZF team as Materials Engineering Intern and apply now!
Contact
Maria Jose Orta Diaz
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
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