Materials R&D Trainee/Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Launched in 2022 by automotive technology leader Forvia with the clear objective of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 45% by 2030 and moving closer to net zero emissions, MATERI’ACT has developed a portfolio of recycled and bio-based materials for a wide range of applications and industries. Our mission is to design materials that retain their super properties without endangering people or the planet. By using waste and organic materials, we develop alternatives to virgin plastic that are easily recyclable, contribute to a circular economy, and have a minimal carbon impact. Working at MATERI’ACT is a unique opportunity to grow in an exceptional environment that embraces new technologies, clean tech, and new materials to build the vehicles of tomorrow, collaborating with leading brands.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

You will join the Compound Engineering team at MATERI’ACT, responsible for developing sustainable compounds for the automotive market. Your responsabilities will include :

• Conducting literature review
• Organizing and monitoring of thermal and mechanical tests
• Analyszing and interpreting results
• Participating in cross-functional projects

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• You are seeking a final-year internship (Engineering School / Master’s degree)
• Knowledge of thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic polymers
• Familiarity with mineral fillers used in compounds
• Understanding of polymer processing techniques (extrusion, injection molding, compression molding)
• Advanced proficiency in English is required

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You’ll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.

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