Engineering Assistant (Fall/Winter Intern) Engine & Hybrid Powertrain Development

FEV Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

FEV is seeking an engineering intern to join our powertrain team in Auburn Hills, MI. You will work with experienced engineers on test plans, data analysis, and project tasks, gaining exposure to both conventional engines and electrification.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, calibration support, and collaboration across customer projects. A six‑month to one‑year internship is expected with potential for expanded responsibilities and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong fundamentals: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer.
• Good communication skills (oral & written) and teamwork.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; MATLAB scripting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in test plan creation and execution.
• Track project progress and report status to team.
• Calibrate and maintain measurement equipment; support test setups.
• Analyze data and support presentations for internal teams and customers.
• Support engineering staff with inventory and logistics as needed.
• Opportunity to advance to calibration or development tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong engineering fundamentals

Team player

Professional communication

MATLAB scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MATLAB

Job description

Description

FEV is a global engineering consultancy providing services within the complete mobility space, including the passenger car and heavy-duty commercial industry. If you are interested in joining a team of experienced engineers developing advanced powertrain systems, that leverage both conventional combustion engines and electrification to address future performance, fuel economy and emissions requirements, FEV is where you want to be.

FEV offers interested students the opportunity to work within highly technical engineering teams that are focused on developing the next generation powertrain systems. Each engineering assistant is assigned an experienced engineer as a direct mentor who provides project tasks, training and guidance. The role engages the engineering assistant in powertrain development through testing and data analysis, as well as project team and customer interaction. The engineering assistant will have the opportunity to participate in internal FEV training and team activities. Based on the benefit for the employee to become deeply involved in a customer project and the opportunity to gain more responsibility as their experience grows, FEV prefers an internship duration of six months to one year. Opportunities to expand involvement into calibration or additional development tasks will be provided to high performing and motivated assistants with the consideration for full time hire at the completion of the internship period. Interested candidates can submit resumes through the FEV career link.

Job Responsibilities

• Support test plan creation
• Project progress tracking and reporting
• Support of measurement equipment calibration and maintenance as well as planningSupport installation and commissioning of new powertrain test setups, including conventional and hybrid configurations
• Assist and interact with operations staff in execution of testing tasks
• Data processing and analysis
• Support customer hardware and project component inventory and logistics
• Prepare internal team and customer presentations
• Ability to support second shift testing if required

Requirements

• Require the minimum of a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in an Engineering field or other closely related foreign equivalent.
• Strong engineering fundamentals: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer
• Basic understanding of internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems
• Skilled in handling MS-Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding in MS Excel macro or MATLAB scripting
• Professional communication skills (oral and written)
• Must be a motivated team player to perform in fast paced development environment
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Preferred

• Experience in engine dynamometer and/or vehicle testing
• Exposure to engine calibration
• Hands-on experience with engine hardware engine assembly or rebuilding
• Knowledge in US legislation for emissions, fuel economy and OBD
• Familiarity with regulatory language used in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or California Code of Regulations (CCR)

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