Engineering Assistant - Benchmarking Kettering

FEV North America, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV North America, Inc. offers an internship focused on benchmarking, vehicle/component teardown, and engineering analysis across light-duty and commercial vehicle tech. You will research competitor products, collect data, and assist in KPI development and reporting for internal and customer teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, disassembly support, and the creation of engineering documentation. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus a passion for advanced mobility tech, are expected.

Qualifications

• Passionate about advance mobility technology.
• Moderate experience with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good balance of theory and practical evaluation of new technologies.
• Fairly knowledgeable in working with mechanic and lab tools.

Responsibilities

• Benchmarking: research competitor products, collect specs and market data, compare designs and costs.
• Vehicle/Component teardown support: disassemble vehicles and powertrain components, label and catalog parts, document findings.
• Engineering analysis: review drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and perform basic performance-cost assessments.
• Testing & data collection: assist with lab and vehicle tests, gather data, validate and record metrics.
• Reporting & documentation: prepare benchmarking reports, develop tables/graphs and present to teams.
• Project support: coordinate sample procurement, track schedules, and communicate findings to engineers and customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CAD software

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Support design, manufacturing and cost comparison assessments of advance powertrain and vehicle technologies in both the light-duty (automotive) and commercial vehicle space. Project objectives include evaluating the major design and manufacturing modifications required to conventional vehicles in the adaptation of advance powertrain systems, subsystems and components.

Product & Competitive Benchmarking

• Research competitor products, vehicles, systems, and technologies
• Collect technical specifications, performance data, and market information
• Compare designs, features, manufacturing methods, and costs
• Maintain benchmarking databases and comparison matrices

Vehicle / Component Teardown Support

• Assist with disassembly of vehicles, battery packs, powertrain systems, or components
• Label, catalog, and organize parts for analysis
• Measure dimensions, weights, materials, and key characteristics
• Support photography and documentation of teardown findings

Engineering Analysis

• Analyze component architecture and design concepts
• Review drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Conduct basic performance, cost, and value assessments
• Identify design differences and potential improvement opportunities

Testing & Data Collection

• Support laboratory and vehicle testing activities
• Gather test data and assist with data validation
• Record performance metrics and engineering observations
• Help develop charts, dashboards, and KPI comparisons

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare benchmarking reports and executive summaries
• Create PowerPoint presentations for customers and internal teams
• Develop tables, graphs, and engineering comparison matrices
• Ensure data accuracy and traceability

Project Support

• Coordinate sample procurement and logistics
• Track project schedules and deliverables
• Attend technical reviews and benchmarking workshops
• Communicate findings to engineers, consultants, and customers

Requirements

• Passionate about advance mobility technology
• Moderate experience working with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Good combination of theory and practical experience when it comes to evaluating new technologies
• Fairly knowledgeable in working with mechanic and lab tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoys disassembling technology to understand how it works
• Basic skills in photography
• Enjoys interacting with team members, discussing how to innovate further on new technologies

Skills Typically Developed

• Competitive product analysis
• Vehicle and component teardown techniques
• Cost and value engineering
• CAD and drawing interpretation
• Excel and data analysis
• Engineering report writing
• PowerPoint presentation development
• Automotive and manufacturing processes

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities