Materials Engineering Intern

We are looking for an Engineering Intern to join our team!

Who we are: Brazeway is the world’s largest producer of frost-free evaporator coils and a top global supplier of aluminum heat transfer tubing and components of the appliance, HVAC, and automotive air conditioning industries. At Brazeway, it’s about more than what we get done – it’s about how we do it. Throughout the organization, we pride ourselves in delivering work based on our Core Values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate.

What we provide: A strong, collaborative team culture. A safe and progressive work environment.

What drives us: The philosophy that our people are our most important asset. We believe that hiring great people and giving them the opportunity and freedom to be creative, will make great things happen. Our best designs and most impactful innovations are developed in an environment where no idea is too far-fetched, no effort is wasted, and no vision is too far off. The outcome from this approach has propelled us to the forefront of ingenuity for all the sectors we serve.

Where we are located: Our facility is in Adrian, Michigan. This area is a great location for commuters and residents of the Ann Arbor / Toledo areas. Within a 30-45-minute commute are opportunities to live in the heart of a vibrant city or live in a suburb with all the amenities. We also have manufacturing facilities located in Kentucky (Hopkinsville), Indiana (Shelbyville), and Mexico (Monterrey).

What the opportunity entails:

The intern will be given different projects based on their interest and what they want to pursue in their career. The internship will include the following areas:

Research & Development: The opportunity to work and contribute torwards the innovation and improvement of products and process in the HVAC industry.

• Provides ideas to improve products, services & processes
• Use state of the art tools in our labs to work and improve skills
• Effectively utilize CAD to create new designs, and improve existing ones.
• Create samples
• Design prototypes
• Contribute to design solution activity through utilization of previously learned skills with CAD tools, simulation tools, fundamental engineering principles, and coaching from team members

Analysis and Testing:

• Utilize MS Office Products
• Perform various calculations and tests on projects to produce data analysis and interpretation.
• Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.

Fixture Builds: Perform various calculations and tests on projects to produce data analysis and interpretation.

Administrative: Support the Engineering teams on various projects

• Must be flexible as business opportunities develop and able to multi-task with other duties and projects when they become available.
• Actively follows and manages to our Process Based Leadership, Code of Conduct and our 5S+Safety Program.
• Track progress throughout assignment and provide a report out to Brazeway Leadership at end of assignment.
• Improve professional presence through working with cross-functional teams on various projects, presentations, and initiatives.
• Is willing to travel other Brazeway locations as needed – estimated to be <10% of the time.

What a candidate must have to be qualified for the role:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Degree (preferably taken classes in Materials Characterization)
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to interface with all levels of the organization and externally with customers and suppliers
• A strong work ethic and a strong commitment to a team environment
• Self-Motivated Student with ability to juggle many tasks
• Ability to draw conclusions and create reports and presentations - technical thinking ability

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We do the right thing and tell the whole story, even when it’s difficult. Quality: We deliver superior results by collaborating and bringing the right resources together. Accountability: We’re accountable to each other and to our customers to deliver on what we promise. Community: We support each other, including our families and our communities. Safety: We ensure the safety of our people and the environment. Innovation: We’re built on a culture of innovation, constantly challenging ourselves to be better. Initiative: We act with sense of urgency when implementing our great ideas.

At Brazeway, it’s about more than what we get done – it’s about how we do it. Throughout the organization, we pride ourselves in delivering work based on our Core Values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate.