Powertrain Engineering Intern

About the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. In the Detroit Powertrain Test Center, the team drives powertrain validation for global Daimler Truck brands, including conventional diesel and alternative powertrain components.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, sets up, and executes component testing.
• Resolves problems encountered during testing.
• Applies technical expertise to powertrain test definition, set-up, and commissioning.
• Monitors instrumentation and data quality.
• Supports functional component validation objectives.
• Plans and directs component testing of internal combustion, alternative powertrains, and drivetrain components to ensure conformance with technical specifications and supplied requirements.
• Continuously monitors and resolves issues during test execution.
• Completes all engineering test instructions and necessary reports.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new investments in technology, equipment, systems, or other assets to enhance laboratory performance.
• Interfaces with product engineering to establish test requirements, including set-up, test cycle, data logging, and test duration.
• Performs post-test data capture and oversees tear down and layout at conclusion of tests.
• Prepares and verifies final customer reports.
• Participates in tear-down parts review and final parts disposition, packaging, shipping, and logistics.
• Identifies and drives process and efficiency improvement strategies.
• Leads and supports efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in one of the following accredited community colleges: Henry Ford College, Ferris State University, Washtenaw Community College.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Solution-oriented.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accomplish tasks with the highest standards of quality and ethics.
• Capable of developing strong working relationships with salaried and union employees.

Location

• Detroit, MI US

Compensation

• Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability).
• Company social events.

Additional Information

• Interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.
• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.