Materials Science Engineering Fellow - Masters or PhD required

Volkswagen AG • Knoxville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. The Innovation Hub Knoxville, an organization within Innovation Center California, is responsible for Material Research and Innovation in the North American Region. The intern will be part of the project team working on topics that include but not limited to material characterization, Life Cycle Assessment, and cost calculations of production processes.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months.
• Preference given to Masters or PhD students.
• Automotive, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering or comparable field of study.

Nice To Haves

• Material characterization knowledge is a benefit.
• Knowledge in creation Life Cycle Assessment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support material science related laboratory work.
• Material characterization equipment training.
• Support material characterization.
• Support with Life Cycle Assessment and cost calculations of production processes.

Benefits

• Hourly rates based on level of education: Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $28/hour, Graduate (Master’s): $30/hour, PhD: $33/hour
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug free workplace

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern