Paint Process Intern (Jan - May 2025)
Date: Oct 7, 2024
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities.
Summary
Our internships are full-time positions (40 hours/week). Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays). To be eligible for the internship program, candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within 6 months prior to the start date of the internship. Candidates who do not meet our guideline will not be considered. This position will start in Jan and end in May 2025. Applications for later terms will not be accepted at this time.
Responsibilities
Support Paint Process Group with investment projects, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting, as well as support paint production manufacturing needs.
- Project support – documentation review, commissioning process update, small project implementation
- Communicate technical planning and issues with team.
- Interact with Engineers, maintenance members, peers, team members and supervisors, regarding specialty projects and initiatives on a daily basis.
- Manage daily schedule to key performance indicator optimization.
- Ongoing problem solving with technical support to production group.
- Organize special activities for trials and new process implementation.
Qualifications
Education Required :2+ years towards an Engineering degree from an accredited University.
Specialized Skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, and MS Project
- Good technical writing and reporting skills
- PLC experience (Siemens)
- Process and Electrical Schematics
- Design of Experiments
- Functional specification/scope development experience
Basic Knowledge
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
- Time Management – ability to work on multiple activities at once
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Resource management
- Project Management
Pay and Benefits
- Junior: $18/hour
- Senior: $20/hour
- Bachelor’s degree/recent graduate: $24.00
- Master’s degree/enrolled or recent graduate: $27.00
- Ph.D. / enrolled or recent graduate: $29.00
- Financial assistance for relocation/housing not provided.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
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