There's never been a better time to join the team at Tenneco! Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. 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.

Tenneco is seeking a driven, self-motivated PRODUCT TEST INTERN focused student who has an interest in gaining hands-on experience working at our facility located in SKOKIE, IL. 

The Tenneco student program provides a unique opportunity for students to learn, work, and contribute in an industry leading environment. As an intern working at Tenneco, you will be an active member on your team. In addition to being assigned real projects that deliver results, students also participate in networking events, personal development training, and community service opportunities, among other activities that show you what Life at Tenneco is all about!

As a PRODUCT TEST INTERN you will work in the product test lab under testing team's direction and guidance. Setup test fixtures, clean and organize areas of the lab, work with test request paperwork, lift and move engine components, assist testing personnel with the test work, and maintenance of the lab facility.

Day to day support of the test lab operations include but are not limited to:

• Work with Test Engineers to setup and run various product tests.
• Run tests as knowledge and experience allow.
• Communicate with test requestors and customers regarding tests.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN OUR SKOKIE, IL FACILITY.

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Required Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Student currently enrolled in and in good standing with an accredited cooperative education engineering program.
• Student currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to provide own transportation to/from the job site.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Student currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or automotive engineering.
• Student with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Student with prior co-op or intern experience

• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.