Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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About Our Team:

At Leggett & Platt Automotive, our Testing team plays a key role in validating seat comfort systems and their components through the execution of functional and endurance tests. In close collaboration with engineering and development teams, we analyze, document, and evaluate test results, contributing to accurate reporting and continuous improvement of testing processes and methods. Our work helps ensure high-quality, reliable, and comfortable seating solutions for leading automotive OEMs worldwide.

In This Role:

As a Testing Intern (m/f/d), you will support our development team in validating modern seating comfort systems for the automotive industry.

You will work directly on prototypes and production components and gain insights into development and validation processes.

Additionally, you will work alongside experienced testing staff and gain experience in an internationally active company.

So, what will you be doing as a Testing Intern (m/f/d)?

• Assisting with the execution of tests on seat comfort systems and their components
• Conducting various functional and endurance tests
• Maintaining test setups and test benches
• Analyzing, documenting, and evaluating test results
• Assisting in the preparation of test reports
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of test processes and methods
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Ideally, some knowledge of measurement technology or data analysis
• Analytical and structured approach to work, as well as a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good German and English language skills

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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