Automotive R&D Product Development Intern

TE Connectivity; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Internship program events

Job summary

TE Connectivity offers a hybrid internship in Troy, MI, where students gain hands-on experience assisting engineers, mapping connectors to vehicle platforms, and tracking system requirements.

You will support sample preparation, testing, vehicle builds, and program changes while collaborating with account managers and product teams. Enrollment in a relevant BA/BS program is expected, with internship-ready ambition and prior project experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BA/BS program in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or have related coursework.
• Strong interest in automotive or industrial systems and hands-on testing.
• Experience with engineering documentation and teamwork is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Engineers in mapping TE connectors to vehicle platforms, architectures, devices, and wiring harnesses.
• Track OEM vehicle topology, system requirements, product designs, testing specifications, and architecture changes.
• Support engineering sample preparation, testing, vehicle build events, and pilot programs.
• Coordinate customer requirements, program timing, deliverables, and engineering changes.
• Support DVPR and SCR activities and collaborate with TE product engineers and OEM approval teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Education

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TE Connectivity offers a hybrid internship in Troy, MI, where students gain hands-on experience assisting engineers, mapping connectors to vehicle platforms, and tracking system requirements.

You will support sample preparation, testing, vehicle builds, and program changes while collaborating with account managers and product teams. Enrollment in a relevant BA/BS program is expected, with internship-ready ambition and prior project experience.