Worthington Steel · 19 hours ago
New Product Development Engineering Intern - TWB Valley City, OH
Worthington Steel is North America’s market leader for tailor welded products, and they are seeking a New Product Development Engineering Intern for the summer session. The role involves gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing by completing projects related to the optimization of wire feed parameters and testing new welding systems.
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Responsibilities
Selected interns are assigned based on their field of study and interests within our company
These interns gain hands-on experience by completing challenging projects that apply their field of study to real world applications in manufacturing
Mentors and managers provide tools and guidance to prepare interns for success in the workplace and the classroom
We aim to teach and model soft skills such as professionalism, communication, resourcefulness, collaboration, and respect in addition to offering opportunities to gain experience and practice within your skillset
Projects are planned based on anticipated departmental needs but may be altered based on business needs or selected intern’s skills or interests
The intern will focus on optimizing of wire feed parameters on hot formed ablated welds, debugging and testing new wire feed system, and investigating weld gap on mechanical properties
This project will include designing an experiment based on provided problem statement, executing welding trials, and analyzing the results
Intern should be prepared to spend time working on the plant floor in addition to the office environment
Qualification
Required
Major in Material Science, Metallurgy, or Welding Engineering in an accredited program or an alternate degree with relevant experience
Completion of Sophomore Year by summer of 2026
Demonstrated hands-on experience with welding
General engineering skills and knowledge of welding processes
Ability to set up and optimize weld parameters
Intermediate to advanced mechanical design skills
Experience in experiment design
Working knowledge of statistics
Proficient in using computers, learning new systems, and critical thinking
Active listener who can receive and follow directions
Takes initiative and is driven to identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Punctuality and commitment to doing the job right
Interest in Manufacturing
Preferred
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, must be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Laser Welding experience
Previous internship in manufacturing environment
Willingness to travel to the Worthington Corporate Materials Lab (CML) in Columbus, Ohio and TWB Monroe, MI
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Worthington Steel
Worthington Steel is a metals processing and producing company that offers building products.
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