INTERNSHIP - Rheology Engineer (M/F)

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

About the Role

Within the Engineering Design & Development department, you will be responsible for developing and improving our technical tools. You will work in particular on the post-processing of measurements from injection tests and the correlation between injection and finite element injection simulations, as well as on automating the creation of calculation models, report generation, and standardization of methods.

Start date: February 2026 

Duration: Ideally 6 months 

Main topic: Continuous improvement of rheology analysis tools (injection simulation).

Your Main Responsibilities

• Use, understand, and analyze the current tools used within the Injection & Tooling department.

• Gather feedback from tool users within the department (global network).

• Define an improvement plan for the tools and implement it.

• Write methodologies and participate in the deployment of the updated tools.

About You

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree (Bac+5) in Plastics Engineering.

• Advanced level of English (B2/C1).

• Strong proficiency in Excel, especially with macros.

• Knowledge and experience with numerical simulation software (Moldflow, Cadmould) and CAD software (NX/Catia).

• Knowledge of programming (VBA, Python 3.0) is a plus.

• Familiarity with the plastic injection process, its simulation, mechanics, and materials.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with project teams and the global network.

• Curious, autonomous, and adaptable, with the ability to integrate well into a team.

Additional advantage: Willingness to continue the internship as an International Volunteer in Business (VIE) in one of our technical branches abroad.

Location

Sigmatech – Avenue du Bois des Vergnes, 01150 Sainte-Julie (30 km from Lyon, carpooling available)

What We Offer

• Transportation allowance

• Competitive internship stipend (based on education level)

• Access to the company restaurant

• On-site gym and concierge services within the R&D center

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.