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 Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Term

SUMMER PROGRAM

• 10-12 weeks in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer]
• 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
• Knowledge in Python, C++, or JAVA a plus
• Knowledge around Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure a plus
• Able to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Supports software system tests, programming, and documentation. Analyzes North American customer data and technical trends to determine user demands.
• Consults with other vehicle development engineers to evaluate interfacing, operational, and performance requirements of overall systems mainly in cockpit.
• Collect data from prototype system, clean/prepare the data, analyze the data, and draw conclusions on the testing results.
• Support the development of internal software solutions for data analysis, data ingestion, or web applications using Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Service, or Microsoft Azure.
• Construct and adapt data models to support analysis work.
• Support Proof of Concept (PoC) stage for developing Subaru's next generation infotainment system, cockpit system including meters, displays, buttons, etc. Keep data logs and write technical reports. 
• Support the maintenance of internal web applications.
• Collaborate with other technical experts including product managers, UI/UX designers, marketing experts. Provide perspectives as a Gen Z user.

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 new connected car technologies.