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Belcan

Principal Engineer

Kalamazoo, MI

Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electronic, , and/or optics engineering principles, theories ... concepts, techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies. * Comprehensive knowledge of ...

Relativity

Advanced Software Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$103K - $155K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Advanced Software Engineer on the Discovery team, you will design, build, and operate the next generation of AI-driven, scalable, high-performance systems that process large ...

Hitachi Careers

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

This role involves applying advanced engineering principles to ensure product performance, reliability, and manufacturability within a collaborative environment. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ...

JAC Products

Product Engineer

Pontiac, MI

We use advanced engineering techniques and cutting-edge technology to design products that enhance the style and utility of vehicles. By joining JAC Products as a Product Engineer, you can experience ...

JAC Products

Product Engineer

Pontiac, MI

We use advanced engineering techniques and cutting-edge technology to design products that enhance the style and utility of vehicles. By joining JAC Products as a Product Engineer, you can experience ...

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How much do advanced engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced engineer in Michigan is $83,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,100.00 and $102,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Advanced Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectAdvanced EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, specialized certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, some certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, high-tech industriesManufacturing, design firms, product development
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, aerospace, defense, R&D firmsAutomotive, HVAC, machinery, consumer products
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Advanced Engineers typically hold specialized degrees and certifications, working in research and development environments focused on innovation. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, often involved in designing and manufacturing mechanical systems. While both roles require engineering credentials, Advanced Engineers usually operate in high-tech or specialized sectors, whereas Mechanical Engineers are more common in manufacturing and product design industries.

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Infographic showing various Advanced Engineer job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,673 per year, or $40.2 per hour.
Advanced Engineering & Research Intern

Advanced Engineering & Research Intern

Isuzu Motors America LLC

Plymouth, MI • On-site

$20 - $34/hr

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Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Isuzu Technical Center of America is seeking an Advanced Engineering & Research Intern to join its operations in Plymouth, MI, for Summer/Fall 2026. The selected candidate will be placed with a preferred agency for employment.
JOB SUMMARY
Supports advanced engineering and research for Level 4 autonomous driving by developing, evaluating, and applying multimodal AI models - including vision-language models (VLMs), vision-language-action models (VLAs), large language models (LLMs), and world models - for data triage, autonomous driving system development, simulation, and verification and validation (V&V). Works closely with Isuzu U.S. and Japan teams, well known autonomous driving partners, and research institutes to build AI-assisted workflows for mining on-road data, identifying edge cases, generating and curating scenarios, analyzing perception/prediction/planning behavior, and improving simulation-based safety evaluation. Works at the intersection of vehicle engineering, robotics, machine learning, data engineering, and safety assurance. Performs tasks of increasing complexity throughout the internship.
% of time spenton each activity
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
30%
1.
Researches, prototypes, and evaluates VLM, VLA, LLM, and world model approaches for automated data triage, semantic scene understanding, edge-case discovery, and autonomous vehicle safety analysis.
20%
2.
Analyzes multimodal on-road and simulation data (camera, LiDAR, radar, GPS/IMU, CAN, and system logs) to identify safety trends, model failure modes, and data-quality gaps.
20%
3.
Supports scenario mining, generation, and simulation V&V workflows to test autonomous driving perception, prediction, planning, and control behavior.
20%
4.
Collaborates with engineers to integrate AI model outputs into autonomous driving development tools, metrics, dashboards, and simulation pipelines.
10%
5.
Prepares and communicates technical findings, experiment results, and recommended next steps to teams across the U.S. and Japan.
6.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
  • Reports to: Manager, Autonomous Driving & MBD

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, or a related field
  • Academic focus or coursework in autonomous systems, ML/DL/RL, VLMs, VLAs, LLMs, generative AI, world models, computer vision, sensor fusion, vehicle dynamics, simulation, or V&V is preferred
  • Prior internship, research, or project experience with multimodal data, LLM/VLM evaluation, simulation, autonomous driving/robotics, or automotive systems is a plus, but not required
  • Strong academic standing (e.g., minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent recommended, 3.5+ preferred)

KNOWLEDGE
  • Foundational understanding of data analysis, statistics, ML/DL/RL, model evaluation, and data curation for large-scale multimodal datasets
  • Basic knowledge of autonomous driving architecture, vehicle sensors, data logs, scenario-based testing, simulation V&V, and vehicle safety systems is a plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Python; familiarity with C++, Linux, Git, SQL, or data pipeline tools
  • Familiarity with ML and simulation tools (e.g., PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenCV, ROS/ROS 2, CARLA, Simulink, or equivalent) is a plus
  • Ability to evaluate and document AI model behavior, limitations, safety implications, and V&V results
  • Effective communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively across U.S. and Japan teams

PHYSICAL STANDARDS
The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less. Requires occasional light lifting (5-25 lbs) and on rare occasions, heavy lifting (60 lbs). Must be able on rare occasions to bend, crawl, climb, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level in the performance of job duties. Must be able to work in hot and cold weather extremes.
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