Internship in Toolmaking

Description

Job Summary: An internship program designed to transform students into outstanding professionals in the global automotive industry, accelerating professional development. Key Highlights: 1. Global automotive industry reference 2. High conversion rate and continuous learning 3. Accelerating professional development and building a solid career The **Grow Journey** is the internship program that connects your talent to the future. Developed to transform students into outstanding professionals, it offers the opportunity to apply university-acquired knowledge within a **global automotive industry reference**. With a **high conversion rate** and an environment that fosters continuous learning, this program is the ideal choice for those seeking to **accelerate professional development** and build a solid career. As an intern in the Toolmaking Department at ZEN S.A., you will work in Tooling Planning and Control, gaining exposure to diverse mechanical manufacturing processes and contributing to excellence in manufacturing. You will contribute to projects aimed at reducing tool inventory and improving turnover and control of forming, machining, and assembly tools. You will collaborate with and learn from a highly qualified technical team within the Toolmaking Department and on joint engineering projects, putting academic knowledge into practice and maximizing its potential. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Participate in Tooling Planning and Control, assisting in evaluating the manufacturing of turnover tools and new projects. * Define and learn tool manufacturing processes including cutting, turning, milling (conventional and CNC), grinding, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and polishing. Learn tool registration processes and definition of manufacturing routings in the system, interfacing with suppliers of heat treatment for tool steels and PVD hard metal coatings. * Participate in manufacturing process improvements through microstructure analysis of materials and surface finish analysis of machining and EDM processes. * Conduct tool inventory counts and related activities to ensure inventory accuracy. * Interact with and visit suppliers of heat treatment and hard metal coatings (PVD) for tools. * Assist in routine activities of Tooling Planning and Control. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields; * Availability for a minimum of 6 hours per day of in-person internship in Brusque \- SC; * Minimum availability for a 1-year internship; **Additional Information** Internship stipend of R$1\.800,00 per month for 30 hours; Meals provided at the company; Transportation allowance; Outpatient medical care and reimbursement for medication costs; Dental plan; Housing assistance for candidates from other cities; Participation in training and development programs; Opportunities for career growth and advancement. ZEN S.A. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of starter drives in the automotive industry and a key supplier of parts for both original equipment and aftermarket segments. **It’s our people who drive us forward, so we can drive mobility around the world!** We are a diverse team that values collaboration and mutual care. Together, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do. Our selection processes are conducted via **Gupy**, a platform ensuring privacy and protection of your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Law (Federal Law No. 13\.709\/2018\). **Want to join the \#TIMEZEN? Send us your resume!** **Some of Our Achievements** * Certified for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024\) as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work (GPTW); * Ranked among the Top 150 Best Companies to Work for in Brazil by Você S/A Magazine’s Guide in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019; * Human Resources Award (Prêmio Ser Humano) for best HR management practices in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2025; * Kaizen Lean Award for benchmark Lean methodology implementation projects in 2018, 2019, and 2020, plus second place in the global edition of the award in 2019; * Santa Catarina Award for Education in 2014, 2016, and 2018; * Green Wave Trophy, recognizing sustainability initiatives, in 2015, 2017, and 2018\.