Intern R&D Compounds Engineer

Job Description:

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

MATERI'ACT, a Forvia division, provides sustainable materials amongst all Faurecia Business Groups and to be one of the major contributors to Faurecia CO2 Reduction Roadmap according to the Paris agreement.
MATERI'ACT has been created in November 2022 and counts now around 100 employees mainly in France, USA and China.
Working inside MATERI'ACT is a unique opportunity to evolve in an outstanding environment including new technologies, clean tech, new materials to build tomorrow's vehicles by collaborating with the biggest brands.
We are looking for an Intern R&D Compounds engineer for a 6 months internship in our MATERI'ACT H&Q in Villeurbanne!
Your mission: to support project managers in the development of new composite materials
- Technical support: carrying out market studies, scientific state of the art, prospecting for new partners, written reports and oral presentations.
- Experimental support: defining experimental plans, carrying out experimental tests in our in-house laboratory on specific scientific issues such as reducing material emissions, improving adhesion phenomena and interfaces, optimizing composite performance (thermo-mechanical, colormatching) with the aim of meeting customer expectations.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

We are ideally looking for :
- A student in his/her final year of engineering school or Master 2 in materials science, specializing if possible in polymers and composites. Knowledge of eco-design and circular economy would be a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the physico-chemical properties of polymers, mainly organic, composites with natural reinforcements, and their manufacturing processes (extrusion, injection, etc.).
- An experimental profile with knowledge/experience in characterization of polymer and composite materials (DSC, TGA, IR, Tensile...).
- An inquisitive personality, rigorous in its scientific approach, dynamic and autonomous in its actions, versatile in its skills.
- Fluency in French and English (advanced level) required.

What we can do for you

* At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
* We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
* We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
* We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
* We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
* Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.
As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere