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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

The Quality Intern- Destruct Lab will support Eagle Bend Manufacturing’s Quality Destruct Lab by assisting with mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, weld evaluations, and documentation to ensure products meet internal, customer, and automotive quality standards. This internship provides hands-on experience with destructive and non-destructive testing methods, weld analysis, material performance evaluation, and laboratory data reporting in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with destructive testing including tensile, yield, elongation, hardness, bend, and cut & etch testing under supervision
• Support metallurgical evaluations of welded components using microscopes and related lab equipment
• Assist with weld testing and analysis for MIG, projection, laser, and resistance welds
• Support mechanical and performance testing of materials and coatings
• Collect, analyze, and document test results and lab data in Excel and quality systems
• Assist with hold/release documentation based on lab results under supervisor guidance
• Support PPAP activities through sample testing and data preparation
• Assist with Gauge R&R studies for destruct lab equipment
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Welding, and Quality teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Follow all IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 procedures and safety requirements
• Maintain lab organization, 5S, and housekeeping standards

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
• Recent internship experience

Skills

• Strong interest in materials science, metallurgy, or mechanical testing
• High attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications
• Basic understanding of mechanical properties of materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry and basic analysis
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work safely in a lab and manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform hands-on lab and testing work
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use required PPE
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment and testing tools
• Coursework or lab experience in materials testing, metallurgy, or welding processes
• Familiarity with tensile testing, hardness testing, microstructure analysis, or weld evaluation

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Group:

Cosma International