Mold Engineering Intern

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 85,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group

This position will be part of the AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS UNIT--By 2030, the automotive landscape will be defined by more sustainable, safer and convenient ways of moving around. Our vision is to co-create connectivity solutions that will be key enablers of this transformation.

Work Location

The location for this position is Winston Salem, NC (3800 Reidsville Road, Winston Salem, NC, 27101)

Job Overview

As an Intern in the Automotive Business Unit, you will:

• Apply academic knowledge into hands-on work in the internal mold design and build shop.
• Learn and develop tooling design skills using Creo Parametric CAD software.
• Learn and develop Scientific Injection molding processes on new molds for automotive connectors.

Responsibilities

• Work with toolmakers on troubleshooting issues with mold tooling, conducting preventative maintenance on injection molds, and completing changeovers for engineering samplings.
• Work with cross-functional teams on tooling and process improvement projects.
• Work with outside molding suppliers to TE on cost savings projects.
• Support Outside Vendor Mold Engineers with Outside Vendor activities
• Work closely with mold engineers on the launch team and support them on various aspects of new mold development projects for E-Mobility and TC&H product lines.

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you are:

•      Have Received a High School Diploma or GED

•            Currently pursuing a BA/BS Degree in Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university

•            Have previous internship or large project experience

•            Strong Organizational and Communication Skills

•            Authorized to work in the U.S.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

Compensation  
Competitive pay commensurate with experience: $18.20 to $38.64 per hour (subject to change dependent on physical location) 
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. 

 

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers: 

TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our TEam.  Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities. 

A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns. 

In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holisti