Automotive Lighting Eng Intern - Mech/Optical/Electrical

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking Mechanical, Optical, and Electrical Engineering Interns in Michigan to support product development for automotive and commercial vehicles.

You will gain hands-on experience designing, testing, and documenting advanced systems while contributing to innovative lighting solutions. The internship emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, access to industry-grade tools, and opportunities to participate in design reviews and experiments that validate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and problem solving.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools and simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design, simulation, and testing of mechanical, optical, and electrical systems, circuits, and prototypes.
• Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical challenges in system design or functionality.
• Support the preparation of detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct experiments and assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting to validate system performance.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Contribute to research and development efforts for new technologies, tools, and processes.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and technical insights.
• Assist in bench testing prototypes and verifying system performance.
• Ensure projects align with engineering standards and deadlines.
• Provide support in day-to-day operations of the engineering team.
• Perform additional tasks assigned to support team success.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Optical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking Mechanical, Optical, and Electrical Engineering Interns in Michigan to support product development for automotive and commercial vehicles.

You will gain hands-on experience designing, testing, and documenting advanced systems while contributing to innovative lighting solutions. The internship emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, access to industry-grade tools, and opportunities to participate in design reviews and experiments that validate