Systems Engineering Intern

KOSTAL Group

Posted 10 days ago

Internship

Troy, Michigan

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Responsibilities

Support the development, integration, and validation of electronic control modules through hardware analysis and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into hardware features and document test results.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and possess a basic understanding of electrical circuits, electronic components, and hardware interfaces. You have familiarity with test equipment and strong problem-solving skills, coupled with a willingness to work hands-on with electronic hardware and test environments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Systems Engineering

Electronic Circuits

Embedded Systems

Hardware Interfaces

Schematics

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Power Supplies

Signal Generators

Electronic Loads

Troubleshooting

Validation

Root Cause Analysis

Job Description

Company Description

KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

If you are interested in being part of our next generation, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Intern with a Hardware Focus to support the development, integration, and validation of electronic control modules. This role offers hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers to understand how system and customer requirements translate into hardware features, circuit interfaces, module behavior, and validation activities.

The intern will support systems-level engineering activities with an emphasis on hardware understanding, bench and vehicle testing, requirements analysis, issue investigation, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, validation, and product engineering teams.

Job Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and documenting customer, system, and hardware-related requirements for electronic control modules
  • Support system and hardware-level analysis, including circuit interface behavior, power distribution, signal integrity considerations, thermal considerations, and operating margin
  • Participate in bench and vehicle testing activities, including test setup, instrumentation, data collection, results documentation, and initial analysis
  • Use lab equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, loads, signal generators, and communication tools to support testing and troubleshooting
  • Help troubleshoot hardware, software, or system issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, or fault-tree analysis
  • Support updates to engineering benches, test fixtures, harnesses, load boxes, and lab capabilities used for hardware and system validation
  • Participate in design reviews, schematic reviews, requirements reviews, validation reviews, and technical discussions with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Documenting and presenting test results and system findings

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Basic understanding of electrical circuits, electronic components, embedded systems, and hardware interfaces
  • Familiarity with electronic hardware schematics, block diagrams, and circuit functions
  • Familiarity with test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads, or similar lab tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an interest in troubleshooting, testing, validation, and root cause analysis
  • Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to work hands-on with electronic hardware, engineering benches, prototypes, test equipment, harnesses, and vehicle or system-level test environments

Additional Information

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

  • Career level: Students
  • Type of Employment: Fixed term
  • KOSTAL Group

    We are KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany which develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ approximately 20.000 people at 46 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service. The KOSTAL Group is divided into different Business Divisions: Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors and Test Technology (SOMA): The division KOSTAL Automotive Electrical Systems is responsible for the development, production and distribution of components, modules and systems for the electrical, electronic and mechatronic technology in car bodies. The Industrial Electronics division, develops innovative products for renewable energy generation and efficient energy use. KOSTAL Connectors operates all over the world to develop, manufacture and distribute innovative connector systems for automotive and industrial applications. Test Technology (SOMA) develops, manufactures and distributes test and automation systems for specific industries and products. Impressum / Legal notice: https://www.kostal.com/en-gb/impressum
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