EV Powertrain Calibration Intern – BEV/HEV

ROUSH; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Roush in Livonia, MI is seeking an Electrified Powertrain Calibration Intern for Fall 2026. You will work on development of electrified powertrains from concept to prototype and production-ready states under mentorship.

The internship is paid and requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, availability for Fall 2026, and 40-hour weeks. Strong Excel and software tool familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software, or automotive engineering.
• Available for Fall 2026 and able to work 40 hours per week.
• Strong MS Excel experience.
• Minimum sophomore standing.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel and/or overtime upon request.
• Basic knowledge of powertrain system operating principles and controls.
• Able to read and interpret controls algorithms presented in MATLAB, Simulink, or C-based software documentation.
• Able to read and interpret wiring schematics.
• Course or lab work using multimeter and hand tools to identify and resolve basic electrical issues.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, a self-starter, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and validation of electrified powertrain controls for BEV, FCEV, and HEV.
• Create requirements for controller software to meet project goals.
• Carry out bench, dynamometer, and vehicle-based development.
• Analyze data and present findings to the team.
• Support validation and release of controls software.
• Perform climate and altitude development testing to meet objectives.
• Assist with calibration of powertrain functions including high voltage and safety.
• Provide positive technical contributions in a project team environment.
• Support dyno and vehicle-based research projects.
• Collect experimental data.
• Work hands-on with electrical systems and components.

Skills

MS Excel

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C-based software documentation

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

Vector CANalyzer

J1939 protocol

Job description

Roush in Livonia, MI is seeking an Electrified Powertrain Calibration Intern for Fall 2026. You will work on development of electrified powertrains from concept to prototype and production-ready states under mentorship.

The internship is paid and requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, availability for Fall 2026, and 40-hour weeks. Strong Excel and software tool familiarity are preferred.