Engineering Intern - Material Research

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.  Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

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. Are you ready to join us?

Engineering Intern – Material Research 

Duration

This KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE based internship is a 6 month commitment with the potential of extending to 12 months that will start in January 2025.  

We are unable to consider International Students/OPT or CPT at this time.

Role Summary

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.

Role 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.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months. Preference given to Masters or PhD students.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Automotive, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering or comparable field of study.
• Material characterization knowledge is a benefit.
• Knowledge in creation Life Cycle Assessment is beneficial.

In Knoxville, Tennessee, the hourly rates for this role are based on level of education:

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $28/hour
• Graduate (Master’s): $30/hour
• PhD: $33/hour

 We are unable to consider International Students/OPT or CPT at this time.

Volkswagen's roots in Silicon Valley sprout the tech-driven future of transportation

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodation.