About the role#
This engineering internship supports the electric motor engineering team in the development, validation, and optimization of motors for electrified transmission systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, testing, manufacturing, and quality to improve product performance and reliability. This role provides hands-on experience in electric motor design and technical documentation.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers in the design and development of electric motors for automotive and mobility applications.
- Support product validation testing, including performance, thermal, and durability tests.
- Analyze test data and simulation results to evaluate motor efficiency, torque, and reliability.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design specifications.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support root cause analysis and performance troubleshooting.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product design and test processes.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure design for manufacturability.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of electrical machines, power electronics, or automotive systems.
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or Python.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience with CAD software like SolidWorks or CATIA is an asset.
- Understanding of electric motor principles, thermal management, or electromagnetic simulation tools is preferred.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Boucherville, Quebec, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana Incorporated is a public company based in Maumee, Ohio. Founded in 1904, the firm manufactures motor vehicle components including drive and motion systems, thermal technologies, and sealing systems. It supports manufacturers of traditional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. The company employs over 25,000 people across more than 20 countries and reported 2024 sales of 7.7 billion dollars.
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