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.

Job Description

Within the Design & Development Department, you will be responsible for validating the processability and geometric performance of alternative materials for large injection-moulded automotive parts made from fibre-reinforced materials, as well as determining and improving the predictive capabilities of post-moulding deformation simulations. 

Desired start date: February 2027 
Duration: 6 months 

Main responsibilities:

• Work in an international environment, collaborating with plants, geometry experts, and material suppliers.

• Collect, analyse, and compare data from injection moulding trials conducted on instrumented production moulds.

• Assess the feasibility of replacing the reference material with an alternative material.

• Perform injection moulding and post-moulding deformation simulations using different materials.

• Compare actual measurements with simulation results to assess the level of correlation.

• Collaborate with material suppliers and Moldflow teams to improve the correlation between experimental results and simulations.

   

Candidate profile:

• You are currently pursuing a Master's degree (Bac+5) in Plastics Engineering or Materials Science.

• You have an advanced level of English (B2/C1).

• You have a good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• You have knowledge of numerical simulation using Moldflow, as well as CAD software such as CATIA and NX.

• You have knowledge of plastics material characterisation, thermoplastic injection moulding, and metrology.

• You are curious, open-minded, and enjoy working as part of a team.

• You have strong analytical and synthesis skills and are well-organised.

   

Location: Sigmatech – Avenue du Bois des Vergnes, 01150 Sainte-Julie (40 km from Lyon, carpooling available)

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation will depend on your level of study. Other benefits are also available at our site, including a transportation allowance, employer contribution towards meals at the company restaurant, access to a gym, concierge services, and more. 

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