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Vehicle Integration Intern

Troy, MI · On-site

... interns to do hands-on, real-world engineering work that directly contributes to the performance, comfort, and refinement of our vehicles. You will support the development, testing, and optimization ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for vehicle testing internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Vehicle Testing Internship is a temporary position where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience in evaluating the performance, safety, and reliability of vehicles. Interns assist engineers and technicians with various tests, such as crash tests, emissions testing, and road performance analysis. These internships provide valuable exposure to automotive engineering practices and are often a stepping stone to full-time roles in the automotive industry. Interns learn to use specialized testing equipment, collect and analyze data, and contribute to product development and improvement.

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As a Vehicle Testing Intern, you can expect to be involved in hands-on tasks such as assisting with vehicle performance tests, collecting and analyzing data from various sensors, and supporting engineers in troubleshooting and documenting test results. Interns often help prepare vehicles for testing, monitor test procedures, and contribute to the post-test analysis and reporting. This role provides a great opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and data analysts, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle development and testing process.

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To excel as a Vehicle Testing Intern, you generally need a background in automotive engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and basic knowledge of vehicle systems. Familiarity with data acquisition tools, diagnostic software, and laboratory testing equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork set standout interns apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate testing, reliable data, and safe, efficient collaboration in vehicle development projects.

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Infographic showing various Vehicle Testing Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 41% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Engineering Assistant - Vehicle Testing

FEV North America Inc

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Description:

FEV is a global Engineering consultancy providing services within the complete mobility space, including the passenger car and heavy-duty commercial industry. If you are interested in joining a team of experienced engineers developing advanced powertrain systems that leverage both conventional combustion engines and electrification to address future performance, fuel economy and emissions requirements. 


FEV offers interested students the opportunity to work within highly technical engineering teams that are focused on developing the next generation powertrain systems. Each engineering assistant is assigned an experienced engineer as a direct mentor who provides project tasks, training and guidance. The role engages the engineering assistant in powertrain development through testing and data analysis, as well as project team and customer interaction. The engineering assistant will have the opportunity to participate in internal FEV training and team activities. Based on the benefit for the employee to become deeply involved in a customer project and the opportunity to gain more responsibility as their experience grows, FEV prefers an internship duration of six months to one year. Opportunities to expand involvement into calibration or additional development tasks will be provided to high performing and motivated assistants with the consideration for full time hire at the completion of the internship period. 

 We are currently looking for students who are available for internships (6 -month or 1 year based on availability)



Requirements:
  • Support vehicle testing on road and on chassis dynamometer, including conventional and hybrid configurations
  • Assist and interact with operations staff in execution of testing tasks
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Support customer hardware and project component inventory and logistics
  • Prepare internal team and customer presentations
  • Ability to support second or third shift testing if required

Required Qualifications:

  • Candidates pursuing a master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
  • Strong engineering fundamentals: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer
  • Basic understanding of internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems
  • Skilled in handling MS-Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Basic understanding in MS Excel macro or Matlab scripting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in vehicle level performance or emission testing
  • Exposure to vehicle level emission or drivability or OBDII calibration
  • Hands-on experience with engine hardware engine assembly or rebuilding
  • Knowledge in US legislation for emissions, fuel economy and OBD
  • Familiarity with regulatory language used in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or California Code of Regulations (CCR)
  • Professional communication skills (oral and written)
  • Must be a motivated team player to perform in fast paced development environment
  • Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities