Electrical Hardware Intern - Summer 2027

Nexteer • Saginaw, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexteer Automotive’s Student Programs provide students with real-world work assignments that connect classroom learning with hands-on experience in a technical environment and introduce them to the company’s products, processes, and procedures. This internship focuses on circuit design, board layout, testing, and debugging of technologies involving power electronics circuits, electric motor drives, embedded systems, and sensors. The intern will build, test, and debug prototype hardware and support engineers working on complex electromechanical systems. The candidate must be enrolled in a collegiate program for the following fall and be able to work onsite in Saginaw, Michigan.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a similar specialization.
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be enrolled in a collegiate program the following fall.
• Must be able to work onsite in Saginaw, Michigan.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis and analog and digital electronics.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies, and ability to perform hands-on hardware build and debugging work.
• General competency in core fields including electronics and electromagnetics.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to manage and support multiple activities.
• Strong desire to learn new skills and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to lift more than 25 pounds of laboratory equipment.
• Must have the right to work in the United States and not require current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in power electronics or electric machines.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, build, and test prototype parts, including electric motors, sensors, controllers, circuit boards, and wire harnesses for bench, dynamometer, or vehicle use.
• Develop test plans, validation setups, and verification criteria for electrical components and circuits.
• Construct, test, and debug electrical hardware to demonstrate and evaluate technologies at bench and vehicle levels.
• Perform electrical tests involving combinations of electric motors, sensors, controllers, and related components.
• Document test results and correct deficiencies found in designs and prototypes.
• Assist engineers with project duties involving complex electromechanical systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern