About the role#
General Motors is seeking a graduate or advanced undergraduate student to support research and development in ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation technologies. This role focuses on creating next-generation in-line inspection systems for manufacturing quality assurance. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to advance sensing, modeling, and automation for manufacturing environments.
What you'll do#
- Develop and validate models of wave propagation in engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
- Support research involving advanced ultrasonic inspection methods, such as nonlinear acoustics and guided wave testing.
- Design and conduct laboratory experiments for nondestructive testing.
- Analyze measurement data and correlate findings with material quality, defect characteristics, and process conditions.
- Assist in developing in-line, automated inspection technologies.
- Support the integration of sensing technologies with inspection platforms.
- Participate in data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development for defect detection and process monitoring.
- Document research findings through technical reports, presentations, and experimental procedures.
- Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and technical specialists on advanced manufacturing projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a masters or PhD program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer of 2027.
- Strong academic and applied background in acoustics, including nonlinear acoustics, wave propagation, experiments, and modeling.
- Proficiency in modeling software such as COMSOL.
- Experience with guided waves, phased array ultrasound, and beamforming laws is preferred.
- Experience with sensor fabrication, electromagnetic techniques, or integrating quality systems into manufacturing processes is an asset.
- A record of publications in conferences such as ASNT, ASA, QNDE, or SPIE is preferred.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to export control restrictions.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with expectations to report to the Warren office at least three times per week.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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