System Engineering Intern

Marquardt GmbH; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquardt GmbH is looking for a motivated System Engineering Intern to join our R&D department in Rochester Hills, USA. This role involves support for integration, validation, and testing of automotive electronic systems, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience in vehicle electronics, test equipment, and data analysis, while contributing to the development of high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to operate test vehicles if required.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration and validation activities on laboratory test benches and development vehicles.
• Execute test procedures on bench setups, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop systems, and vehicles.
• Record, analyze, and document test results and observations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MATLAB

Python

CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

System Engineering Intern

We are currently in search of a System Engineering Intern to join our Research and Development department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented System Engineering Intern to support system integration, validation, and testing activities at both bench and vehicle level. The intern will work closely with Systems, Software, Hardware, and Test Engineers to assist in the verification and validation of automotive electronic systems and contribute to the development of high-quality products. This position offers hands‑on experience with vehicle electronics, test equipment, data analysis, and automotive system engineering processes in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Learning Opportunities

• Automotive systems engineering processes
• Vehicle and bench‑level integration and testing
• Root‑cause analysis and debugging techniques
• Automotive communication networks and diagnosticsCross‑functional collaboration within a product development environment

Industry‑standard engineering and quality practices

Contact Person: HRB‑MSI‑Rochester [phone]
[e-mail]

Marquardt Switches Inc. 2990 Waterview Drive • Rochester Hills, MI • 48309 • USA