Product Development Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Optical, & Electrical) (Automotive Lighting)

Location: Southfield, Michigan, United States

Company

hirify.global develops custom-engineered solutions and lighting technologies for automotive and commercial vehicles.

What you will do

• Collaborate on the design, simulation, and testing of mechanical, optical, and electrical systems, circuits, and prototypes.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and support diagnosis and resolution of system design or functionality issues.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including schematics, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and report results to validate system performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams on research, development, design reviews, project meetings, and innovative solutions.
• Perform bench testing and support engineering team operations while meeting standards and deadlines.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, including thermodynamics, physics, and electrical design.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, soldering, or similar equipment is beneficial.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis after graduation.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with MATLAB, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, ANSYS, LucidShape, or similar simulation and engineering tools.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, prototype testing, or data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on internship experience in product development and advanced lighting technologies.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and exposure to research and development projects.
• Medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, and disability insurance for U.S. employees.
• Educational assistance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution and employee discount programs.
• Physical work may include standing, walking, reaching, bending, occasional stair climbing, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.