Engineering Assistant - Functional Safety (Part-time)

FEV North America Inc • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Engineering Assistant (Intern) will support Functional Safety activities for automotive projects under the guidance of experienced Functional Safety Engineers. The position provides hands-on exposure to ISO 26262 processes, safety analyses, requirements management, and systems engineering within the automotive industry.

This part-time internship is scheduled to begin in January 2027. Selection will take place in advance of the start date, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis throughout the Fall 2026 recruiting season. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders and be able to work 15–25 hours per week.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems or software development.
• Ability to work 15–25 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience related to automotive systems, embedded software, control systems, Functional Safety, or ADAS/Autonomous Driving.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, or Requirements Engineering.
• Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Jama, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python.
• Hands-on engineering experience through automotive, robotics, defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems research projects beyond standard academic coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Functional Safety work products.
• Assist in Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) activities.
• Support creation and maintenance of safety requirements and traceability matrices.
• Help review customer, supplier, and internal engineering documentation.
• Participate in safety analyses such as FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Support requirements management activities using engineering tools.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Assist senior engineers in safety reviews and project meetings.
• Conduct research on Functional Safety, ADAS, Automated Driving, and emerging automotive technologies.

What This Job Offers

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