Intern – Research & Development

Subaru of America, Inc.’s Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience related to their major.  Interns have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with professionals, and develop skills that will be beneficial in their future careers.  It’s an excellent way to jump-start their career and enhance their skillset, making them more marketable in their field of study. 

Course of Study

Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Term

SUMMER PROGRAM

• 10-12 weeks in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer]
• Internship to begin in May/June through early/middle of August
• $20 an hour (undergrad)
• Location – NASI - Research & Development, 50255 Michigan Avenue, Van Buren Township, MI 48111

Qualifications

• Current Juniors OR Seniors planning to pursue a Master’s Degree OR students currently enrolled in a Master’s Program
• Must be an active student for the entire length of internship
• At least 1 year of work experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Able to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Supports benchmarking of electric vehicles (Battery EV, SHEV, PHEV), research market trends, and new EV related technologies.  Conducts customer surveys to gain insights on current electric vehicle trends of charging ability, etc.
• Supports energy efficiency testing on battery electric vehicles.  Supports various tests including EV charging and discharging evaluation under various temperature and other parameters.  Tests battery cells and battery packs, Battery Management System, etc.
• Researches the latest trends in EV market; evaluates the performance and convenience of charging system such as NACS and PnC, etc.
• Supports other powertrain related aspects including ICE and SHEVs.
• Builds hypothesis and recommend test method, equipment, and parameters.  Coordinates, schedules, and prepares for conducting tests.
• Analyzes the test data and evaluate the results.  Writes technical reports and makes recommendations and future improvements.

Summary

Subaru of America’s Research & Development groups are fast-paced and exciting environments that provide an opportunity to experience business operations on a national level.  This position involves research and testing electrical vehicle (EV) powertrain systems.