About the role#
This is a part-time, on-site internship based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. You will support our ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) vehicle integration team by coordinating prototype activities and assisting with sensor calibration. This role involves a mix of office work and hands-on tasks in a garage or vehicle environment.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate prototype vehicle activities across cross-functional teams, including scheduling, build readiness, and issue tracking.
- Support the Engineering Services team with prototype vehicle builds and integration tasks.
- Assist with End-of-Line (EOL) and ultrasonic sensor (USS) calibration, ensuring outcomes and follow-up actions are documented.
- Develop utilities and scripts to improve team workflows, such as test checklists or data organization tools.
- Join engineers during vehicle testing to capture results, logs, and identify issues while following safety procedures.
- Deploy and use ROS-based tools to support sensor feasibility studies and integration workflows.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an engineering degree program, such as Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Robotics.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Basic Python programming skills and a willingness to learn new tools.
- Familiarity with ADAS or autonomous driving concepts and common sensors like LiDAR, cameras, and radar.
- Comfort working in a garage environment, including bending, kneeling, and lifting test equipment.
- Ability to document work clearly and communicate effectively within a team.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred: Experience with C++, Linux/Ubuntu, Git, vehicle testing, and ROS/ROS2 tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time student position.
About Magna International
Magna International is a motor vehicle manufacturing company founded in 1957. Headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, the firm specializes in automotive engineering, design, production, and assembly. It operates as a public company with shares traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. The organization employs over 42,000 people across multiple global locations.
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