Materials Science Co-op/Intern- Spring 2025

$49,005 - $65,686/Yr

American Honda Finance Corporation - Raymond, OH

Full-time - Intern

Raymond, OH

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Materials Science Co-op/Intern position at Honda for Spring 2025 offers college students a hands-on, project-based experience in various departments related to materials science and metallurgical engineering. This role is designed for students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to real projects that support Honda's manufacturing processes. Interns will engage in meaningful work, participate in professional development events, and have the opportunity to network with high-level associates within the company.

Responsibilities

• Support mass production with failure analysis.
• Assist new model groups with new materials/processes qualification and specification testing.
• Prepare samples for metallurgical evaluation, including cutting, grinding, and polishing.
• Perform metallurgical testing such as metallographic, hardness testing, and tensile/compression testing.
• Summarize test results in report form and present investigation results.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to develop improvement activities.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• General Business Coursework.
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher.
• Class status: Sophomore (by credit hour) or above.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program studying Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Ability to secure own transportation to and from work each day.

Nice-to-haves

• Ferrous Metallurgy coursework.
• Physical Metallurgy coursework.
• Failure Analysis coursework.
• Material Science or Metallurgy lab courses.
• Manufacturing related coursework.

Benefits

• Housing accommodations at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location.
• Textbook reimbursement if applicable.
• Access to Honda Business Resource Groups for networking and professional development.
• Performance feedback opportunities from leaders.
• Mentorship from assigned department mentors.
• Access to on-site Wellness Centers with gym facilities.
• Paid overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate for any overtime worked.
• Consideration for full-time employment after the internship.