2027 Summer Intern – Research and Development - Nondestructive Evaluation

General Motors • Warren, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate or advanced undergraduate engineering student to support research and development activities focused on advanced ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technologies for next-generation manufacturing inspection systems. The intern will contribute to the development of next-generation in-line inspection technologies for manufacturing quality assurance and process monitoring through advanced sensing, modeling, and automation approaches.

This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge inspection technologies which may include wave propagation modeling, nonlinear acoustics, guided wave techniques, robotic inspection systems, and advanced data analytics. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning materials engineering, manufacturing, robotics, sensing technologies, and computational modeling.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in:
· Advanced NDE technologies in a manufacturing environment
· Wave propagation modeling and simulation
· Development and validation of manufacturing inspection technologies
· Robotic inspection and sensor integration
· Research execution, technical reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
· Application of advanced sensing and automation technologies to manufacturing quality challenges

Requirements

• Pursuing a masters or PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field from a leading university.
• Must be a current student
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
• Strong academic and applied background in acoustics, with experience in nonlinear acoustics wave propagation, experiments, and modeling.
• Strong modeling skills (COMSOL or similar).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with: Guided waves
• Phased array ultrasound and beamforming laws
• Integrating quality systems into inline manufacturing processes
• Other nondestructive modalities, such as electromagnetic techniques
• Sensor fabrication
• Experience in industrial or automotive manufacturing environments
• Publication record in leading conferences (e.g., ASNT, ASA, QNDE, SPIE, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate models of wave propagation in engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Support research involving advanced ultrasonic inspection methods, including: Advanced ultrasonic techniques, e.g., nonlinear acoustics, guided wave testing, etc. Advanced manufacturing inspection methodologies
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments for nondestructive testing and evaluation
• Analyze nondestructive measurement data and correlate results with manufacturing process conditions, material quality, and defect characteristics.
• Assist in the development of in-line and automated inspection technologies for manufacturing environments
• Support the integration of sensing technologies with inspection platforms
• Participate in data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development for defect detection, characterization, and manufacturing process monitoring
• Document research findings through technical reports, presentations, and experimental procedures
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and technical specialists on advanced manufacturing and inspection technology projects.

Benefits

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program - to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern