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Heller Industries ME SUGS Scholar Program

Stoneridge Industries ME SUGS Scholar Program


Heller Industries Scholar Program

The Heller Industries ME SUGS Scholar Program is an industrial partnership for ME SUGS students that will provide a paid summer internship at Heller Industries plus two semesters of full financial support via a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) position.

Students with an interest in manufacturing, manufacturing technologies (e.g soldering processes), and materials are especially encouraged to apply. One award will be offered during the 2023-2024 academic year.
 

Program Details

Summer Internship

The internship with Heller Industries will begin in May or early June of 2023 and last 12-14 weeks. The selected student will play a role in the mechanical design and analysis of thermal process equipment for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, as detailed in the position description.
 
This is an in-person internship. Initial training and assignment will be in Florham, NJ. If COVID travel restrictions are lifted, then the selected student will travel to either Shanghai, China or Suwon, South Korea for a portion of the internship. Heller Industries will cover the cost of travel and accommodations.
 
Compensation is $30 per hour.
 

Fall and Winter GSI Position

In Fall 2023 and Winter 2024, the scholar will have a 50% GSI appointment in an ME design course. This appointment carries an average weekly work expectation of 20 hours a week. Compensation for this employment includes: 
  • 100% tuition waiver for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 
  • Health and dental insurance from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024
  • A monthly stipend of at least $2,935.85 from September 2023 through April 2024

To Apply

Eligible students must:
  • Submit an application to the ME SUGS program. Please note that careful consideration will be given to the free response in the “Activities Information” section on page 6 of the ME SUGS application.
  • Have experience with SolidWorks (or equivalent), 
  • Have an understanding of mechanical design including GD&T, structural, and thermal analysis,
  • have developed an understanding of machining and fabrication as it relates to mechanical design, 
  • Be willing and able to travel, including internationally (China and/or South Korea; pending resolution of the pandemic),
  • Be willing to change your planned course schedule (if necessary) during the Fall and Winter in order to accommodate the GSI position,
  • Submit an application for the Heller Industries position using this form.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2023

Decision Timeline

The ME department expects to make a decision on the selection of the Heller Industries Scholar by March 30, 2023.
 

Stoneridge Inc. Scholar Program

The Stoneridge Inc. ME SUGS Scholar Program is an industrial partnership for SUGS students that will provide a paid summer internship at Stoneridge, Inc. plus two semesters of full financial support via a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) position.
 
Two awards will be offered during the 2023-2024 academic year. See below for details about the two positions below. You are welcome to apply for both positions, but please note that there are separate applications for each position.

Application Deadlines

January 15, 2023

Decision Timeline

The ME department expects to make a decision on the selection of the Stoneridge Scholars by March 30, 2023. 
 

Position #1: Mechatronic Actuator Product Development Summer Intern

Students with an interest in mechanical design are especially encouraged to apply. 
 

Summer Internship

The internship with Stoneridge, Inc. will begin in May or early June of 2023 and last 12-14 weeks. Compensation is $30 per hour. The selected student will play a role in designing mechatronic actuators for automotive drivelines, as detailed in the position description. Click here to view the position description.
 
This is an in-person internship located in Novi, Michigan. The selected student will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodations.
 

Fall and Winter GSI Position

In Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 the scholar will have a 50% GSI appointment in an ME design course. This appointment carries an average weekly work expectation of 20 hours a week. Compensation for this employment includes: 
  • 100% tuition waiver for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
  • Health and dental insurance from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024
  • A monthly stipend of at least $2,935.85 from September 2023 through April 2024
 

To Apply

Eligible students must:
  • Submit an application to the ME SUGS program. Please note that careful consideration will be given to the free response in the “Activities Information” section on page 6 of the ME SUGS application.
  • Be willing to change your planned course schedule (if necessary) during the Fall and Winter in order to accommodate the GSI position.
  • Submit an application to the Stoneridge, Inc. position using this form. You will need:
    • A resume detailing your engineering background and co-curricular or relevant non-academic experience, if any.
    • A personal statement (no longer than one page) that details your interest in partnering and collaborating with Stoneridge, Inc.

Position #2: Camera System Product Development Summer Intern

Students with an interest in algorithm development are especially encouraged to apply. 
 

Summer Internship

The internship with Stoneridge, Inc. will begin in May or early June of 2023 and last 12-14 weeks. Compensation is $30 per hour. The selected student will play a role in developing features for an onboard camera system, as detailed in the position description. Click here to view the position description.
 
This is an in-person internship located in Novi, Michigan. The selected student will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodations.
 

Fall and Winter GSI Position

In Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 the scholar will have a 50% GSI appointment in an ME design course. This appointment carries an average weekly work expectation of 20 hours a week. Compensation for this employment includes: 
  • 100% tuition waiver for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
  • Health and dental insurance from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024
  • A monthly stipend of at least $2,935.85 from September 2023 through April 2024

To Apply

Eligible students must:
  • Submit an application to the ME SUGS program. Please note that careful consideration will be given to the free response in the “Activities Information” section on page 6 of the ME SUGS application.
  • Be willing to change your planned course schedule (if necessary) during the Fall and Winter in order to accommodate the GSI position.
  • Submit an application to the Stoneridge, Inc. position using this form. You will need:
    • A resume detailing your engineering background and co-curricular or relevant non-academic experience, if any.
    • A personal statement (no longer than one page) that details your interest in partnering and collaborating with Stoneridge, Inc.