About the role#
We are looking for a college intern to join our Connection Systems North America team. You will focus on the design and development of plastic injection mold tools for the automotive industry. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop injection mold tools to support the production of automotive plastic components.
- Optimize existing tools to reduce waste, improve uptime, and increase efficiency.
- Work with Product Engineering on new product development from concept through to production.
- Collaborate with internal tool suppliers on design and build activities.
- Exchange best practices with our global teams.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Tooling Engineering.
- Proficiency in CAD, ideally Unigraphics 3DNX.
- A strong understanding of close tolerance tools and measuring devices.
- Ability to interpret tool and part prints, perform measurements, and conduct experiments.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, Ohio.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Term: Rolling.
About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that builds software and hardware for the automotive industry. It focuses on autonomous vehicles, connected cars, and smart vehicle architecture. The company maintains a large workforce of over 32,000 employees with offices in multiple countries including the United States, Germany, and China. It operates as a public company headquartered in Schaffhausen.
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