TUS - Water Sustainability Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people.

We invite you to explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea in Tuscaloosa AL.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Intern to conduct a comprehensive water balance and feasibility study at our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will map our current water usage across e-coat and aluminum wash processes, identify opportunities for water reclamation, and evaluate the technical and financial viability of implementing a closed-loop recycling system.

Key Responsibilities

• Water Mapping: Audit and map all water-intensive processes, identifying specific volumes, chemical constituents, and discharge points.
• Feasibility Analysis: Research potential treatment technologies (filtration, softening, RO) and determine if reclaimed water meets the quality standards required for production reuse.
• Data Modeling: Develop a baseline "water footprint" for the plant, quantifying total usage, labor costs associated with water processing, and current discharge volume.
• Compliance Review: Compare proposed recycling outcomes against local and state environmental discharge regulations.
• Final Report: Deliver a formal feasibility report to leadership, including a cost-benefit analysis and a recommended roadmap for implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Status: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering (Junior or Senior year preferred).
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel (data modeling), strong technical writing skills, and an analytical mindset.
• Environment: Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment and engaging with maintenance and quality staff to gather data.