Intern, Environmental Health & Safety

Magna International • Highland Park, MI

5d

About The Position

This internship offers exposure to occupational health and safety management systems, environmental compliance and sustainability practices, risk assessment and hazard analysis, incident investigation methodologies, regulatory compliance documentation, safety training development and delivery, and manufacturing EHS operations and best practices. At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work throughout the year, including during academic semesters and breaks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn and grow in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for equipment, processes, and job tasks; identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform EHS audits, inspections, and workstation reviews to ensure compliance with safety standards and work instructions.
• Develop, update, and maintain EHS risk assessments and related documentation through the document control system.
• Conduct facility safety observations to verify PPE compliance and identify unsafe conditions, including slip, trip, fall, and machine guarding hazards.
• Assist with incident investigations, injury reporting, workers’ compensation processes, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support environmental compliance activities by maintaining records, conducting chemical inventory audits, and ensuring SDS documentation is current and accessible.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, training programs, and employee safety initiatives.
• Provide administrative support through EHS data entry, reporting, documentation management, and participation in continuous improvement projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern