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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report in office three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
Start dates for this internship role are May 18 & June 15 of 2026.
The Team:
At GM, we craft products people crave and experiences they never forget. It all starts with research and development. We are looking for R&D Interns to create and develop groundbreaking designs and concepts. In this internship, you will plan and execute collaborative research to generate new knowledge and sophisticated technology for our vehicles.
In the Propulsion, Battery & Thermal Systems Research team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the research, innovation, and development of future electrification and propulsion technologies.
Our team focuses on propulsion, battery and thermal system architectures. We work on creating novel solutions for ICE, PHEV, and BEV vehicles with disruptive potential. We create battery systems that are robust to thermal runaway, can be fast-charged, and allow modular operation. We also create novel thermal management systems with lower content and improved efficiency. We design and build prototype proof-of-concept hardware for tomorrow’s vehicles. Join our world-class research team today if you want to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people.
What You'll Do :
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Synthesize novel designs and concepts
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Conduct simulations to confirm the proposed functional improvements
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Create lab prototypes to confirm simulation predictions
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Integrate into vehicle systems as appropriate
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Document and present results. Depending on the assignment, results could lead to external publications and/or intellectual property
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Assist lab management in identifying mega trends in technology and business strategies in the automotive sector
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Develop and execute specific research plans, including concept generation, development, implementation, and validation
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Collaborate effectively with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision expressly restricting role to U.S. citizens.
- Must be a second year Master’s student or currently pursuing PhD
- Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering
- Strong theoretical and experimental skills
- Previous research work experience in development of designs and technology transfer
- Ability to work both independently and in teams
- Consistently demonstrate critical thinking and strong teamwork
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent persuasion, active listening, delegation, and leadership
- skills to work effectively with GM internal and external customers
What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):
- Prior internship experience in automotive, technology, or manufacturing
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
- Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities orservice organizations
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, impactful insights
- Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be inventive
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience
- Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a rapidly moving environment
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
- Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability
