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Automotive Design Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Engineering Intern

Beaufort, SC ยท On-site

$15/hr

... design, construction methods and materials, traffic signals, and Right of Way. The intern will ... automobile, machine and equipment list and help ensure accuracy for inclusion in the budget.

... Automotive Control Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and ... Compiler Design and * Implementation; Image Processing; Machine Learning; Embedded Firmware

Intern Engineer

Conway, SC ยท On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We are a proud manufacturer and supplier to the automotive aftermarket throughout North America. We ... Purpose of Position To design and develop new remanufactured products, remanufacturing processes ...

Maintenance Intern

Mexico, MO ยท On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

... the automotive industry. Our scope of ex-perience includes design, engineering assistance, and ... intern arrangements that may lead to potential employment opportunities upon graduation from an ...

... design plans, review of system changes, and the analysis of data for recommended improvements ... automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is ...

We are a proud manufacturer and supplier to the automotive aftermarket throughout North America. We ... Purpose of Position To design and develop new remanufactured products, remanufacturing processes ...

Intern Engineer

Conway, SC ยท On-site

$15 - $18/hr

We are a proud manufacturer and supplier to the automotive aftermarket throughout North America. We ... Purpose of Position To design and develop new remanufactured products, remanufacturing processes ...

Quality Engineer Intern

Mokena, IL ยท On-site

$24 - $28/hr

This internship offers hands-on experience in the field of quality assurance in the automotive OEM ... Analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements in product design and manufacturing ...

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How much do automotive design intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive design intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an automotive design intern do?

An Automotive Design Intern assists with the development of vehicle concepts, sketches, and 3D models, contributing to the design process. They work closely with designers, engineers, and modelers to refine aesthetics, ergonomics, and functionality. Interns may also conduct research on industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies. The role provides hands-on experience with design software like Photoshop, Alias, or CAD tools. This internship helps build a strong foundation for a future career in automotive design.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an automotive design intern?

To thrive as an Automotive Design Intern, you need a solid grasp of design principles, CAD software proficiency, and a background in industrial or automotive design, supported by relevant coursework or a degree in design or engineering. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Autodesk Alias, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Adobe Creative Suite is highly valued, and prior internship or project experience is a plus. Strong teamwork, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills enable interns to contribute meaningful design ideas, efficiently support senior designers, and adapt quickly within fast-paced, collaborative automotive design environments.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Design Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Internship, 34% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

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Job description

Get to know East Penn!
Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems' Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world's leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.
At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.
Overview
Navitas Systems is currently seeking a curious and technically strong Data Engineering Intern to join our BIS (Business Intelligence & Systems) team. The intern will help build and maintain the data pipelines, integrations, and warehouse infrastructure that power analytics, reporting, and decision-making across Navitas.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with enterprise systems and contribute to the foundation of a modern data platform being built from the ground up. The intern will gain real-world experience in SQL development, ETL/ELT design, data modeling, and integration patterns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working hours will be scheduled around the intern's class schedule, but must be the same days and hours each week. The intern is expected to confirm their weekly schedule with their manager within two weeks of their start date.***Candidate must be lawful permanent resident or US Citizen and be able to work on site in Ann Arbor, MI
Responsibilities
  • Assist in designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines that move data from source systems (ERP, MES, CRM, SharePoint, Excel) into the central data warehouse.
  • Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, and views against SQL Server databases.
  • Support the design and implementation of star schema models, data marts, and semantic layers that feed Power BI and downstream consumers.
  • Help connect and integrate enterprise systems (Expandable ERP, Ignition MES, Salesforce, Dayforce, Jira) into the central data platform.
  • Build and run validation checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data flowing through pipelines.
  • Contribute to scheduled jobs, refresh cadences, and automation efforts that reduce manual data movement and reporting overhead.
  • Assist in monitoring pipeline health, identifying failures, and resolving data issues in partnership with IT and BIS team members.
  • Document data sources, transformations, schemas, and lineage; contribute to data governance and metric standardization efforts.
  • Use Jira to manage work items and SharePoint to publish documentation; collaborate with BI developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications
Required
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must be a US Citizen or have a valid green card
  • Must be able to work on site at our Ann Arbor location
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL (joins, aggregations, subqueries, window functions) against relational databases.
  • Familiarity with SQL Server or comparable RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
  • Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts, data warehousing fundamentals, and relational data modeling.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred; PowerShell or similar acceptable).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration and documentation.
  • Familiarity with Jira (or similar work management tools) for tracking tasks and stories.
Preferred
  • Exposure to Power BI (semantic models, Power Query, DAX basics).
  • Familiarity with star schema / dimensional modeling (Kimball methodology).
  • Experience with Git and version control workflows.
  • Exposure to cloud data platforms (Azure, Fabric, OneLake, Databricks, Snowflake) or on-premises data lake/lakehouse concepts.
  • Familiarity with APIs, REST, JSON, and integration patterns between SaaS systems.
  • Exposure to MES, ERP, or manufacturing data environments.
  • Understanding of data governance, lineage, and metadata management concepts.
  • Coursework or projects involving data pipelines, distributed systems, or large-scale data processing.