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BMW

$32.20/hr

Support the Automotive Design team with design proposals for BMW Group brands. * Support all other ... Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program. Relocation assistance is not available for this ...

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Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required * 4+ years of automotive design and development experience * Extensive experience designing engine systems is required * Strong CAD experience and ...

Reliance One

Design Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required * 4+ years of automotive design and development experience * Extensive experience designing engine systems is required * Strong CAD experience and ...

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Sr. Design Engineer

Yoder, IN · On-site

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading program level designs and prototype ... Conceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assemblies * Ability to perform ...

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Sr. Design Engineer

Goshen, IN · On-site

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading program level designs and prototype ... Conceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assemblies * Ability to perform ...

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Sr. Design Engineer

Goshen, IN · On-site

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading program level designs and prototype ... Conceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assemblies * Ability to perform ...

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Sr. Design Engineer

Yoder, IN · On-site

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading program level designs and prototype ... Conceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assemblies * Ability to perform ...

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Sr. Design Engineer

Yoder, IN

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading program level designs and prototype ... Conceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assemblies * Ability to perform ...

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How much do intern automotive design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern automotive design engineer 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 is the difference between Intern Automotive Design Engineer vs Intern Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectIntern Automotive Design EngineerIntern Mechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsEnrolled in Mechanical, Automotive, or Automotive Engineering programsEnrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
Work EnvironmentAutomotive companies, design studios, R&D departmentsManufacturing firms, product design studios, R&D departments
Industry UsagePrimarily in automotive industryBroader manufacturing and product industries
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between an Intern Automotive Design Engineer and an Intern Mechanical Design Engineer lies in their industry focus. The automotive intern specializes in vehicle-specific design, while the mechanical intern works across various manufacturing sectors. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and offer hands-on experience in design and engineering processes, but their industry applications differ.

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Intern, Automotive Design - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

BMW Group

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$32.20/hr

Full-time, Internship

Medical, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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BMW Group rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 191 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 45 rated automakers

Job description

Job Title: Intern, Automotive Design - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Posting Start Date: 9/3/26
Job Location (Long):
Santa Monica, California United States
Job Description:
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Full-Time Internship - Santa Monica, CA
November 16, 2026 - May 14, 2027
WHAT AWAITS YOU.
  • Support the Automotive Design team with design proposals for BMW Group brands.
  • Support all other Designworks teams with pitch work to create new business opportunities.
  • Support the visualization team in creating internal and external presentations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university.
  • US Work Authorization required.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
  • Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
  • Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.
  • Field of Study: Transportation/Automotive/Industrial Design.
  • Business fluent English.
  • Portfolio required showing process from sketching to final concept.
  • Strong 2D and 3D visual communication skills (sketching, rendering, modeling etc. Proficient in Adobe suite).
  • Strong understanding of form, proportion, materials and ergonomics.
  • Working knowledge of 3D modelling and rendering software (Solidworks, Rhino, Blender, Keyshot, Alias etc.).
  • Good verbal and written presentation skills, research synthesis and visual storytelling, proficient in MS Suite (Power Point).
  • Soft skills: conceptual thinking, team collaboration, receiving feedback, and working across disciplines.
  • Experience with AI tools and Workflows (Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Runway, ComfyUI, chatGPT, etc.).
  • Preference:
    • Experience with Figma/collaboration tools.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.
  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days at the Santa Monica, CA office.
Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $25.30.
Graduate students: Hourly rate is $32.20.
The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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