System Engineering Intern

Marquardt Group; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Marquardt Group in the United States is seeking a System Engineering Intern to support integration, validation, and testing of automotive electronic systems at bench and vehicle levels. You will collaborate with Systems, Software, Hardware, and Test Engineers, gaining hands-on experience with HiL systems, data analysis, and engineering processes in a fast-paced environment.

This internship offers practical exposure to vehicle electronics, test equipment, and documentation practices with

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 licence and 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 (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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Vector tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

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 informationSupport 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 licence 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

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