There has never been a better time to join the team at Tenneco! We are an automotive company that engineers and manufactures components for nearly every major automotive brand to make vehicles cleaner, smoother, and safer. With our recent acquisition of Federal-Mogul, we also supply additional technology and some of the world's most recognizable aftermarket brands to manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors and service facilities. With our product portfolio, dedication to quality, global reach, entrepreneurial setting and competitive strength, we're at a great place to build a lasting career.

This Co-Op role will be in our former Federal-Mogul manufacturing facility located in SMITHVILLE, TN.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Product Development Co-Op position is designed to support key engineering projects for the braking product development team.  The position works directly with the product development team and interfaces with AME and production.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Raw material characterization and research using analytical lab equipment
• Friction mix characterization
• Conduct pressing trials to optimize manufacturing conditions
  • Collect chemical and physicals properties on finished products
  • Inspect products for defects
  • Data collection and analysis of raw materials, mix, and products
  • Presentation preparation for engineering and leadership review
  • Dedicated special research projects

REQUIRED SKILLS

Working Conditions:

No allergy to nuts.  Must be able to work in a hot environment. Steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection and ear protection required in designated areas.

Physical Requirements:

Light lifting, standing on production floor.  Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Required Skills

Qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled and pursing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Materials Science will also be considered
• Sophomore status or higher
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear communication
• Self motivated

Required Experience

Qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled and pursing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Materials Science will also be considered
• Sophomore status or higher
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear communication
• Self motivated