2027 Summer Intern - Research and Development - EPSR Lab (AI)

Location: Hybrid role based in Warren, Michigan, with onsite attendance at least three times per week. The position requires a U.S. Person due to export-control restrictions.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive technologies with a vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Investigate advanced electric-machine topologies, including rare-earth-free synchronous reluctance, induction, and switched reluctance machines.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve control strategies for electric-drive systems.
• Apply AI and machine-learning methods to electric-machine design, controls, modeling, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
• Support simulation, modeling, analysis, and concept development for HEV and EV propulsion systems.
• Conduct drive-system testing, laboratory experiments, and validation of proof-of-concept hardware, including power-electronics and circuit-design activities as assigned.
• Analyze technical results, prepare research documentation and presentations, and collaborate with researchers, engineers, laboratory staff, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited MS or PhD program in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in electric machines, controls, power electronics, vehicle electrification, AI, or a related technical area.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a collaborative team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and participate in onsite laboratory or hardware-testing activities when required.
• Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates requiring current or future sponsorship, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support, should not apply.

Nice to have

• Experience with electric-machine theory, motor drives, control systems, power electronics, or circuit design.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, finite-element analysis, or comparable engineering simulation and modeling tools.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or a similar language.
• Experience applying AI or machine learning to engineering, controls, design optimization, or data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, dynamometer testing, motor testing, or power-electronics hardware.
• Familiarity with HEV or EV propulsion systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative research environment combining analytical work, simulation, laboratory experimentation, and hands-on testing.
• Practical experience with advanced electric-drive research and rare-earth-free motor technologies for future vehicles.
• Opportunities to integrate modeling, simulation, AI, hardware development, and experimental validation.
• Experience presenting technical work to research and engineering stakeholders.
• Start dates are May 24 or June 14, 2027.
• Employment includes GM’s total rewards and benefits program, subject to applicable eligibility.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening before starting.