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

Based within the Engineering Product Validation department at OPmobility, you will actively participate in the development of a glue characterization method. Your mission will be to accurately determine the cohesion build-up of glues, an essential element to ensure the quality and durability of our assemblies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct a literature review on glue chemistry and their cohesion
• Develop a testing protocol to characterize the cohesion of glues at different temperatures
• Implement the characterization method and validate it
• Manage experimental tests in our on-site laboratory (sample preparation, test execution and data analysis)
• Analyze the results of these tests and establish correlations between these characterizations and the processing conditions at our production sites
• Present your results during discussions with cross-functional teams
• Write a detailed technical report summarizing your findings

PROFILE

• Graduate student (BAC+5) pursuing degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar field
• Knowledge of materials chemistry and experimental characterization
• Understanding of the mechanical and physicochemical properties of adhesives
• Past experience in adhesion and bonding would be a plus
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools, including PowerPoint, Word & Excel
• Possesses advanced levels of fluency in English and French
• Strong communication and synthesis skills
• Organized, rigorous and analytical mindset
• Collaborative team player
• Curious and dynamic

DURATION

6-month internship starting February/March 2025

LOCATION

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

COMPENSATION

Calculated according to level of degree | +company restaurant subsidy + transportation allowance + Access to on-site sports gym

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.