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At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You'll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people's lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

At Leggett & Platt, we design and manufacture advanced seating components, comfort systems, and engineered solutions for the world's leading automotive brands. Our teams blend innovation, precision engineering, and global collaboration to deliver products that enhance the driving experience.

In This Role:

As a Systems Engineer Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to support the development, integration, and validation of complex automotive systems that power nextgeneration vehicle comfort and motion technologies. You will gain handson experience across the full systems lifecycle - from requirements and design to testing and validation. You will support engineering teams working on embedded systems, electromechanical components, and automotive comfort technologies.

So, what will you be doing as a Systems Engineer Intern?

• Systems Requirements & Documentation: Assist in gathering, analyzing, and documenting system requirements for automotive components and subsystems.
• System Architecture & Design Support: Contribute to system block diagrams, interface definitions, and design reviews.
• Testing & Validation: Support test planning, execution, and data analysis for systemlevel and componentlevel validation.
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Work with engineers to identify issues, analyze failures, and support corrective actions.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, electrical, software, and quality teams to ensure system alignment and performance.
• Modeling & Simulation (as applicable): Assist with system modeling, simulation, or analysis tools used in the design process.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives, documentation updates, and workflow optimization.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Interest in automotive systems, embedded technologies, or electromechanical design.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn in a fastpaced engineering setting.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Things we consider a plus:

• Exposure to systems engineering principles (requirements, Vmodel, validation).
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar tools.
• Experience with CAN, LIN, or other automotive communication protocols.
• Understanding of basic electrical or mechanical systems.
• Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, controls, or mechatronics.

What to Do Next

Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
• Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We'd love the opportunity to consider you.

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