System Engineering Intern

Cagayan State University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cagayan State University in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a student intern to assist with system integration, validation, and testing on lab benches and development vehicles. You will execute procedures on HiL systems, record results, and help troubleshoot with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in electrical, computer, or systems engineering, with fundamentals in CAN, diagnostics, and data analysis tools like Excel, MATLAB, or Python.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a technical bachelor program with foundational knowledge in electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and written/verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in automotive electronics and vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration and validation on lab benches and development vehicles.
• Execute test procedures on HiL systems and vehicles.
• Record, analyze, and document test results and observations.
• Identify and track issues found during testing.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, and Hardware engineers during troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical basics

Analytical skills

CAN Diagnostics

Python basics

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Electrical/Computer/Systems Eng degree

Tools

CANoe/CANalyzer

Vector tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support system integration and validation activities on laboratory test benches and development vehicles
• Execute test procedures on bench setups, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems, and vehicles
• Assist in preparing, configuring, and maintaining test benches, test equipment, and development vehicles
• Record, analyze, and document test results and observations
• Identify, document, and track issues discovered during testing
• Support troubleshooting activities in collaboration with Systems, Software, Hardware, and Integration Engineers
• Assist in reproducing customer-reported or internally identified issues
• Collect and analyze measurement data, network traces, and diagnostic information
• Support verification of corrective actions and software releases
• Prepare test reports, status summaries, and engineering documentation
• Participate in technical reviews, team meetings, and project discussions
• Follow established engineering processes, quality standards, and safety procedures

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate test vehicles, if required
• Interest in automotive electronics and vehicle systems
• Familiarity with CAN communication and automotive diagnostics
• Exposure to test tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Vector tools, or similar
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, or Python
• Basic understanding of system engineering principles, requirements management, and verification methods
• Basic understanding of wireless technologies such as BLE and UWB
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or UDS is a plus

Training & Development

The intern will gain experience in:

• Automotive systems engineering processes
• Vehicle and bench-level integration and testing
• Root cause analysis and debugging techniques
• Automotive communication networks and diagnostics
• Cross-functional collaboration within a product development environment
• Industry-standard engineering and quality practices