Position
Mechanical Development Engineering Intern
Location
Kokomo, Indiana
About Us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is seeking a dynamic, results-driven student to join our team as a Mechanical Development Engineering (MDE) Intern within our Summer Internship Program. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development of advanced electrified propulsion technologies that support the future of sustainable mobility.
The MDE Intern will work as an integral member of a cross-functional product development team supporting the design, development, validation, and launch of next-generation motor and generator products. Responsibilities may include assisting with component and system design activities, creating and reviewing engineering documentation, supporting prototype builds, conducting data analysis, participating in root cause investigations, and assisting with product validation and testing activities.
This role provides exposure to the complete product development lifecycle, including concept development, design reviews, prototype manufacturing, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams. The intern will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges, contribute to active customer programs, and develop technical and professional skills in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a passion for engineering and innovation, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment while contributing to the development of industry-leading electrified propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will fully document their learnings to be able to communicate with the broader team the outcomes of the projects
The technical project assignments will further the development and understanding of the subcomponent for integration into our standards optimizing elements of cost, durability, performance, and design for manufacturing
Work independently to accomplish tasks
Learn current test methods for application to the technical assessment
Implement logical problem-solving methods to arrive and sound technical conclusions
Trade off alternative options for the best method of implementation
What We Are Looking For
Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or be a graduate from an accredited college
GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or B average, upon initial hire date
Undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering or related…