Summer Intern- SBS VAVE

zffriedricP2 • Shelby Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

Support the VAVE Engineering team through flexible, hands-on engagement in a wide variety of assignments.
Travel to local ZF‑Lifetec and customer sites to assist with parts logistics, inspections, and related activities.
Participate in team discussions and design reviews, offering insights based on your coursework, experience, and unique perspective.
Contribute to multiple concurrent projects while learning engineering tools, development processes, and VAVE methodologies.
Prepare clear and compelling presentations and summaries for cross‑functional teams and VAVE Management.
Lead focused VAVE mini‑projects aimed at discovering innovative solutions aligned with engineering best practices and cost-optimization principles.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience actively contributing in group or team-based environments.
• Understanding of core engineering fundamentals, development processes, and problem‑solving methods.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to work directly with components and test setups.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Self‑motivated, inquisitive, and engaged in all assigned tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field preferred).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Support the VAVE Engineering team through flexible, hands-on engagement in a wide variety of assignments.
• Travel to local ZF‑Lifetec and customer sites to assist with parts logistics, inspections, and related activities.
• Participate in team discussions and design reviews, offering insights based on your coursework, experience, and unique perspective.
• Contribute to multiple concurrent projects while learning engineering tools, development processes, and VAVE methodologies.
• Prepare clear and compelling presentations and summaries for cross‑functional teams and VAVE Management.
• Lead focused VAVE mini‑projects aimed at discovering innovative solutions aligned with engineering best practices and cost-optimization principles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern