Job Posting Title Product Engineering Intern

Navitas Systems, LLC; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Navitas Systems, LLC is seeking a Product Engineering Intern to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI for Fall 2026. The role focuses on lithium-ion battery module and pack development, validation, and manufacturing support.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to improve performance, reliability, and scalability. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• US Citizen or green card holder
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of lithium-ion battery fundamentals and BMS concepts (electrochemistry, thermal management)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python) preferred
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, NX) is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• On-site work ability in Ann Arbor, MI

Responsibilities

• Support design, validation, and release of lithium-ion battery modules and pack components
• Assist in performance testing, validation testing, and failure analysis of battery cells and systems
• Analyze test data using Excel, MATLAB, or Python to identify trends and improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to resolve production issues and implement process improvements
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, test plans, and reports
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action initiatives
• Support prototype builds and pilot production runs
• Assist in DFMEA, PFMEA, and design reviews
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards related to lithium-ion battery systems

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-site readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

SolidWorks

NX/CAD

Job description

Overview

Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are currently seeking a Product Engineering Intern to join our team for a Fall 2026 internship. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Product Engineering Intern to support the development and manufacturing of advanced lithium-ion battery systems. This role provides hands-on experience in product design, validation, manufacturing support, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced battery manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to help improve product performance, reliability, and scalability.***Candidate must be lawful permanent resident or US Citizen and be able to work on site in Ann Arbor, MI

Responsibilities

• Support design, validation, and release of lithium-ion battery modules and pack components


• Assist in conducting performance testing, validation testing, and failure analysis of battery cells and systems


• Analyze test data using tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python to identify trends and recommend improvements


• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to resolve production issues and implement process improvements


• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, test plans, and reports


• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action initiatives


• Support prototype builds and pilot production runs


• Assist in DFMEA, PFMEA, and design reviews


• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards related to lithium-ion battery systems

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Must be a US Citizen or be a valid green card holder


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Basic understanding of lithium-ion battery fundamentals (electrochemistry, thermal management, BMS concepts)


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python) preferred


• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) is a plus


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work on-site in Ann Arbor, MI

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this internship, the candidate will:

• Gain hands-on experience in lithium-ion battery product development and manufacturing


• Develop skills in cross-functional engineering collaboration


• Understand the full product lifecycle from prototype to production


• Build technical competency in battery performance validation and root cause analysis