(#JR-202419839) 2025 Summer Intern – Mechanical Hardware Engineering
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is required to report to Southeast Michigan (Warren, Milford, Pontiac, or Grand Rapids) three times per week, at minimum. Depending on rotational opportunities, an employee may be required to work on-site full-time.
The Team:
The Global Product Development (GPD) Group is looking for innovative Hardware Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Interns to help us build state-of-the-art products.
The GPD Engineering Internship Program is a 10–12-week summer internship program. Students are matched with assignments based on preference & skillset. Depending on assignment, GPD Interns will have the opportunity to work at our locations in Milford, Pontiac, Warren, or Grand Rapids.
Hardware Engineers (Mechanical): Physical and electronic components and systems for our existing and future vehicles.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and direct the design, integration, analysis, and testing of components
Demonstrate product safety, integrity, and quality through product development
Provide an innovative thinking approach to working with components, subsystems, systems, software, and hardware vehicle integration
Translate breakthrough technologies into vehicles and experiences
Efficient use of software programs such as NX, CAD, CAE, Calibration & Simulation
Potential Assignment Opportunities can include:
- Performance Engineer
- Virtual Development Engineer
- Component/System Release Engineer
- Occupant Protection Systems Engineering
- Transmission / Electric Drive Unit Project Engineer
- Automated Driving Engineer
- Battery System & Electronics Development Engineer
- Active Safety Subsystem Validation Engineer
- Integration Design Engineer
- Program/Project Management Engineer
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuit of a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in one of the following areas:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics/Mechatronics Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Engineering/Materials Science Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerodynamics Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Controls Engineering
- Controls Systems Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2028
- Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
- Flexibility to be placed in either: Warren, Pontiac, Milford, or Grand Rapids, Michigan
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- One former engineering or engineering related internship experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Engineering Principles
- Understanding of telecommunication technology
- Hands on automotive experience and understanding of vehicle components
- Vehicular technology (road safety, camera, lidar technology, etc.)
- Active participation in automotive related design competitions (SAE (Autodrive, Formula, Baja,), ECOCar, Solar Racing, Clean Snowmobile Challenge, FIRST Robotics mentorship, etc.)
- Proven history of balancing multiple projects and organizational leadership skills
Start Dates:
Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2025.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $4000-$6100 a month, dependent upon class status and degree.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.
What you’ll get from us (Benefits):
Paid US GM Holidays
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
Result-based potential for growth within GM
Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
About GM
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Why Join Us
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Diversity Information
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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