About the role#
We are looking for a Functional Safety or Autonomy Safety Engineering Intern to join our team in Northbrook. This internship provides an opportunity to work on a 10-12 week project while gaining exposure to safety science. You will collaborate with a global community of experts and participate in various networking and development activities.
What you'll do#
You will work on projects across several technical areas, including:
- Renewable energy and energy storage functional safety
- Robotic and autonomous robot safety
- Automotive functional safety and autonomy safety
- Electric vehicle charging functional safety
- Industrial and process industry functional safety
- Automotive and industrial cybersecurity
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior pursuing a bachelor or master degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- You are a self-starter who works well in a results-oriented environment.
- You possess an indefinite right to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
- The position is hybrid, requiring you to be on-site 3 days a week.
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
About UL Solutions
UL Solutions operates as a global provider of applied safety science. Founded in 1894, the company delivers testing, inspection, and certification services alongside software and advisory products. It supports customers across more than 110 countries in areas including cybersecurity, building performance, and supply chain transparency. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, the organization employs over 14,000 people.
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