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Michelin

Global tire manufacturer and mobility services

Trainee

Physical SciencesPosted on Nov 12
Internship · Spring 2027Clermont-Ferrand, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be a student in the final year of an engineering school or in Master 2, specializing in metallurgy or materials.
  • The candidate must have a strong interest in metallurgy and experimental characterization.
  • The candidate must demonstrate analytical ability, scientific rigor, and autonomy.
  • The candidate must demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work in a team.
  • The candidate must have good written and oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must have English proficiency at B2 level.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead heat-treatment test plans using internal and external literature.
  • Perform microstructural characterization, including scanning electron microscopy observations, electron backscatter diffraction mapping, and microhardness testing.
  • Analyze relationships between heat treatments, microstructure, and wire deformability.
  • Identify ways to improve mechanical strength while maintaining good formability.
  • Develop expertise in metallic reinforcements used in tires and their manufacturing process.
  • Prepare a literature review on the deformability of pearlitic microstructures.
  • Define and justify a heat-treatment test plan.
  • Analyze the completed microstructural characterizations in detail.
  • Recommend the microstructures best suited to wire drawing.
  • Present a summary to Michelin teams.

About the Company

Michelin

Global tire manufacturer and mobility services

Michelin makes and sells tires for cars, light trucks, trucks, and specialty equipment, and also offers mobility services such as ViaMichelin and the Michelin Guide. Its tires are sold to OEMs, distributors, and retailers, while its services include fleet management and digital guides that add value for customers. The company differentiates itself with a broad product range across consumer, commercial, and industrial tires alongside digital services and a well-known brand guide, creating multiple revenue streams. Its goal is to be a full-scale mobility partner by expanding beyond tires to services that help customers plan, optimize, and enjoy their journeys while upholding tire performance and safety.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Founded
1889

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