Turbo & Thermal Technologies Laboratory Intern (Summer)

Position: Turbo & Thermal Technologies (TTT) Laboratory Intern (Summer Internship)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. 

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.  We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities  

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Job Purpose

This intern/co-op position supports the technical center laboratory with products such as Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valves, Coolers, High Voltage Coolant Heaters, and other products as needed. The successful candidate will report to the Lab Supervisor and assist with prototype data collection, lab organization, test setup, and various other tasks. This position offers excellent hands-on experience for those looking to train for a career as a lab technician or mechanic in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

Lab tasks included, but not limited to:

• Lab organization
• Prototype data collection
• Test set-up, data collection set-up
• Teardown support, part review/photograph, problem solving
• Part Measurement
• Data download/formatting

What we are looking for

Education & Experience:

• High School degree required
• Student working towards an Associate’s degree or higher, preferably in an area of technical skills

Key Competencies

• Work Ethic – self-motivated individual that is eager to work and learn
• Priority Setting – Allocates time for what’s important; anticipates roadblocks; zeroes in on critical tasks
• Decision Quality – Actively seeks input from others; learns from one decision to the next; uses excellent judgment
• Dealing with Ambiguity – Is energized by new challenges; comfortable when things are unsettled; takes action despite uncertainty
• Informing - Provides the information people need to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information
• Problem Solving – Comes up with alternative solutions; excellent problem-analysis skills; defines the total problem
• Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; challenges standard approaches
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; Has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees

What we offer

• Paid time off
• Networking opportunities with other interns and leaders
• Facility amenities such as our fitness center, coffee shop, on-site chair massages, EV charging stations, and more!

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com