About the role#
As a Motorsport Engineering Intern, you will join the Bosch Motorsport North America team to support the development, integration, and optimization of electronic components, systems, and software. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional racing environment. You will work alongside full-time engineers to build technical skills and contribute to real-world motorsport projects.
What you'll do#
- Take ownership of a technical development project, such as test bench automation or validation procedures, from initial requirements to final presentation.
- Assist with electronic hardware integration, including work on ECUs, displays, power distribution units, and wiring harnesses.
- Support test setups, data collection, and analysis.
- Develop internal automation scripts and data-processing tools using Python, MATLAB, or C# to improve engineering workflows.
- Partner with a full-time engineer for peer-to-peer technical guidance and daily task prioritization.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with at least two semesters completed.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with vehicle, ICE, or hybrid controls through industry, FSAE, or similar projects.
- Practical experience with combustion engines, vehicle systems, wiring harness design, sensor application, or mechanical troubleshooting.
- Basic programming, scripting, modeling, and simulation experience.
- Foundational knowledge of automotive communications like CAN or Ethernet and networking.
- Familiarity with diagnostic, testing, and measurement tools such as Vector tools or oscilloscopes.
- Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
- A proactive, data-driven approach and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan.
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship with a rolling term.
About Bosch
Bosch operates as a global supplier of technology and services across four sectors including mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. Founded in 1886, the company maintains a presence in over 60 countries through a network of roughly 500 subsidiaries. It employs approximately 413,000 people and focuses on areas like sensor technology, software, and artificial intelligence. The organization is headquartered in Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany.
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