About the role#
As an HVAC Design & Product Engineering Intern, you will report to the Head of AC Design. You will gain hands-on experience with internal engineering systems while contributing to product development projects. This position involves both office-based design tasks and potential travel to manufacturing plants or customer sites.
What you'll do#
- Use MAHLE systems to manage product engineering tasks, including VAMAS requests and test set-ups.
- Analyze test data and draft reports for management review.
- Study HVAC module design, specifically focusing on drawings, DFMEA, and DRBFM.
- Run HVAC module level tests.
- Use 1st order CFD tools to optimize HVAC module designs.
- Participate in problem-solving initiatives using methods like 5 whys, fish bone, and fault tree analysis.
- Assist with tasks at manufacturing plants and customer sites as opportunities arise.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Mechanical Engineering, from Freshman level and up.
- Experience or coursework in CAD, CAE, and validation testing.
- Ability to perform data analysis and create technical reports.
Location & details#
- Location: Lockport, New York.
- Role type: On-site, full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: MAHLE does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About MAHLE
MAHLE is an international supplier to the automotive industry. Founded in 1920, the company manufactures components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its work focuses on electrification, thermal management, and systems to reduce CO2 emissions. The firm is based in Stuttgart and employs over 25,000 people.
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