System Engineering Intern
We are currently in search of a
System Engineering Intern to join our Research and Development department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SystemEngineering Intern to support system integration, validation, and testingactivities at both bench and vehicle level. The intern will work closely withSystems, Software, Hardware, and Test Engineers to assist in the verificationand validation of automotive electronic systems and contribute to thedevelopment of high-quality products. This position offers hands-on experience with vehicleelectronics, test equipment, data analysis, and automotive system engineeringprocesses in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Support system integration and validation activities on laboratory test benches and development vehicles
- Execute test procedures on bench setups, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems, and vehicles
- Assist in preparing, configuring, and maintaining test benches, test equipment, and development vehicles
- Record, analyze, and document test results and observations
- Identify, document, and track issues discovered during testing
- Support troubleshooting activities in collaboration with Systems, Software, Hardware, and Integration Engineers
- Assist in reproducing customer-reported or internally identified issues
- Collect and analyze measurement data, network traces, and diagnostic information
- Support verification of corrective actions and software releases
- Prepare test reports, status summaries, and engineering documentation
- Participate in technical reviews, team meetings, and project discussions
- Follow established engineering processes, quality standards, and safety procedures
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field
- Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate test vehicles, if required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in automotive electronics and vehicle systems
- Familiarity with CAN communication and automotive diagnostics
- Exposure to test tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Vector tools, or similar
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, or Python
- Basic understanding of system engineering principles, requirements management, and verification methods
- Basic understanding of wireless technologies such as BLE and UWB
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or UDS is a plus
Learning Opportunities:
The intern will gain experience in:
- Automotive systems engineering processes
- Vehicle and bench-level integration and testing
- Root cause analysis and debugging techniques
- Automotive communication networks and diagnostics
- Cross-functional collaboration within a product development environment
Industry-standard engineering and quality practices
Contact Person:
HRB-MSI-Rochester +1 248-293-7700
Recruiting-US-RO@marquardt.com
Marquardt Switches Inc. • 2990 Waterview Drive • Rochester Hills, MI • 48309 • USA 