Intern: Paint Process; Fall

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

• Support the optimization of automotive paint color groups to achieve improved appearance quality at lower film build targets.
• Assist in evaluating the relationship between film thickness, color position, and overall appearance performance across various paint colors, including metallic and other effect colors.
• Collect, record, and analyze appearance data using Byk Gardner measurement equipment.
• Participate in spray application trials to assess the impact of process parameters such as flow rates, bell speed, shaping air, and paint rheology on film build consistency and appearance.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary paint overbuild while maintaining or improving appearance standards.
• Investigate how paint material properties and spray settings influence transfer efficiency and final coating performance.
• Support studies evaluating the effects of topcoat oven parameters on final paint appearance.
• Analyze test results and summarize findings to help identify colors that perform well under optimized process conditions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by documenting observations, maintaining accurate records, and presenting recommendations to the project team.
• Gain hands‑on experience with paint application technology, appearance measurement methods, and manufacturing process optimization in a research and development environment.

• Minimum
  
  Education Requirements:
  
  Applicants must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the intern program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Fall interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
• Required skills and knowledge:
  Computer Programming, Microsoft Office Application, and Applied Statistics.
• Anticipated project start and completion date from 08/17/26 To 12/11/26.

• Study the influence of Topcoat oven parameters on paint appearance.
• Organize and document appearance measurement results for selected process conditions.
• Support analysis of relationships between process settings and appearance outcomes.
• Help identify process windows that improve appearance consistency and quality.
• Prepare a summary of findings for the paint process engineering team.
• Appearance data / Film build collection log.
• Summary of spray setting and Topcoat oven parameter findings.
• Recommendation summary for process optimization.
• Final presentation outlining internship findings.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co‑op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study.

In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co‑ops:

• Housing assistance, when applicable.
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization.
• Training and personal development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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