Validation Intern (Year-Round)

BorgWarner; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a Validation Intern (Year‑Round) in Kokomo, Indiana to support environmental validation of ECUs and test benches for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

You will assist with lab setup, wiring harnesses, data collection, and basic scripting while under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in validation operations and test equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a B average, upon initial hire date.
• Experience working with hand tools or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with validation laboratory setup and execution, including connecting devices under test (DUTs) to test equipment or coolant lines, moving equipment racks, and supporting test configurations.
• Build, modify, and verify automotive wiring harnesses (20AWG to 3/0) and electrical load boxes, including basic troubleshooting and repair of test benches as needed.
• Perform general lab and operational support tasks (e.g., organizing equipment, moving materials, maintaining work areas).
• Perform basic operational and administrative support tasks to assist Validation Operations Engineers including workflow documentation, application administration, asset tracking, and a variety of ad hoc requests.
• Provide support for Validation Operations Staff, including basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, and networking issues within the lab environment.
• Under supervision, assist with data backup, recovery, and asset tracking related to validation test equipment.
• Under supervision, assist with system monitoring tasks including creation or modification of simple batch scripts to help automate routine tasks.
• Under supervision, assist with PC builds, software installation, and configuration of validation systems and workstations.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university

Job description

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work toward our vision of a clean and energy‑efficient world.

Position

Validation Intern (Year‑Round)

Location

Kokomo, Indiana

Job Purpose

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a dynamic, results‑driven individual to join our year‑round Validation Intern program. The role will work in one or both Environmental Validation groups at the Kokomo Tech Center, validating ECUs for internal combustion engine vehicles and components for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with validation laboratory setup and execution, including connecting devices under test (DUTs) to test equipment or coolant lines, moving equipment racks, and supporting test configurations.
• Build, modify, and verify automotive wiring harnesses (20AWG to 3/0) and electrical load boxes, including basic troubleshooting and repair of test benches as needed.
• Perform general lab and operational support tasks (e.g., organizing equipment, moving materials, maintaining work areas).
• Perform basic operational and administrative support tasks to assist Validation Operations Engineers including workflow documentation, application administration, asset tracking, and a variety of ad hoc requests.
• Provide support for Validation Operations Staff, including basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, and networking issues within the lab environment.
• Under supervision, assist with data backup, recovery, and asset tracking related to validation test equipment.
• Under supervision, assist with system monitoring tasks including creation or modification of simple batch scripts to help automate routine tasks.
• Under supervision, assist with PC builds, software installation, and configuration of validation systems and workstations.

What We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or a graduate from an accredited college.
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a B average, upon initial hire date.
• Experience working with hand tools or power tools.

Values

• Inclusion – We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity – We believe in transparency, authenticity, and rely on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence – We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility – We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration – We are one BorgWarner.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, sponsorship is not available.

Salary Range

$17.00 – $23.00 per hour