AddressTenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
The Product Development Co-Op position is designed to support key engineering projects for the braking product development team. The position works directly with the engineering team and interfaces with production.
- Manufacturing industrialization and optimization
- Raw material characterization and research
Duties and responsibilities
- Test raw materials using analytical lab equipment
- DSC
- TGA
- SEM/EDS
- FTIR
- Rheometer
- Run trials to optimize pressing operations
- Work with engineering to optimize pressing temperatures
- Thermocouple press trials
- Assist in running new product validation trials
- Collect data from pressing trials such as temperature, density, hardness
- Report trial data to engineering in Excel format
- Inspect, label and ship prototype parts for testing
- Inspect prototype pads for defects
- Label and ship pads to dyno test lab
- Communicate clearly what is shipped, when and what the purpose is
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and pursing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Materials Science will also be considered
- Sophomore status or higher
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Clear communication
- Self motivated
Working conditions
No allergy to nuts. Must be able to work in a hot environment. Steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection and ear protection required in designated areas.
Physical requirements
Light lifting, standing on production floor. Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
