About the role#
This internship supports the electric motor engineering team in the development, validation, and optimization of electric motors for electrified powertrain systems. You will work 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 with the design and development of electric motors for automotive and mobility applications.
- Support product validation testing, such as performance, thermal, and durability tests.
- Analyze test data and simulation results to evaluate motor efficiency, torque, and reliability.
- Help prepare technical documentation, reports, and design specifications.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support root cause analysis and resolve motor performance issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product design and testing processes.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure design for manufacturability.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of electrical machines, power electronics, or automotive systems.
- Familiarity with engineering tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or Python.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Understanding of electric motor principles like PMSM or induction motors is preferred.
- Knowledge of thermal management or electromagnetic simulation tools like ANSYS, Motor-CAD, or JMAG is a plus.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Boucherville, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
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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