Platform Design Electrical Engineering Intern

MAHLE; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

MAHLE in Lockport, NY invites an entry-level Electrical Engineering Intern to support our Compressor Product Engineering Group in developing automotive air conditioning compressor designs for global vehicle applications.

You will participate in all phases of product development, including design, prototype builds, testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with teams across the organization. This part-time internship offers hands-on experience and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving mindset.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time across multiple projects.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic report preparation.
• Willingness to perform diverse development tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support product development in MAHLE eCompressor group.
• Assist with prototype builds, testing, and data analysis.
• Contribute to sensor integration and PCB layout discussions.
• Help improve electronics, motor thermal management, and benchmarking.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams for program launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Reporting

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Platform Design Electrical Engineering Intern

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution

Entry level Electrical Engineer to support our Compressor Product Engineering Group in the development and launch of automotive air conditioning compressor designs for global customer vehicle applications. This position requires a hands-on individual who will be expected to participate in all aspects of the product development process including product design, component selection, prototype builds, prototype testing, and test data analysis.

This role is responsible to:

• Work within the MAHLE eCompressor Product Development team to advance product development and customer launch activities
• Assist with preparation, build, and testing of compressor product samples
• Assist in the creation of a development platform for motor characterization and benchmarking
• Product development related to sensor integration (current, voltage, position)
• Product development related to PCB Layout and minor circuit design
• Product development related to improving electronics and motor thermal management
• Analyze test data and organize results with observations and conclusions
• Apply engineering practices to achieve design solutions
• Participate in cross-functional teams related to customer program launch activity

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• High level of analytical skills is required
• Good written and oral skills – ability to convey technical concepts
• Ability to manage time and organize effectively with multiple projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Results oriented with a strong work ethic and Good interpersonal skills
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office
• Prepares reports concerning departmental activities as required
• Performs other assignments as instructed by Department Management

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of USA which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Internship

Part- / Full-time: Part Time

Functional area: Research & Development

Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging

Location: Lockport, NY, US, 14094

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.