2025 Summer Intern - Research and Development: Energy and Propulsion Systems

$69,600 - $103,200/Yr

General Motors - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Intern

Trenton, NJ

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The 2025 Summer Intern - Research and Development: Energy and Propulsion Systems at General Motors is a hybrid internship role designed for second-year Master's students or PhD candidates. The position focuses on conducting research and experiments to support the development of innovative technologies for vehicles, including low volume manufacturing and testing applications. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and management, document findings, and potentially contribute to external publications or intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas.
• Support low volume flex manufacturing line related module design, prototyping, and testing including GM Racing applications, PHEV, and Lunar Terrain Vehicle.
• Document and present results, which could lead to external publications and/or intellectual property.
• Execute technical and special assignments.
• Assist lab management in identifying mega trends in technology and business strategies in the automotive sector.
• Develop and execute specific research plans, including concept generation, development, implementation, and validation.
• Collaborate effectively with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations.

Requirements

• Must be a second year Master's student or currently pursuing a PhD.
• Preferred degree in science/engineering subject areas.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Strong theoretical and experimental skills.
• Previous research work experience in development of design methodology 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior internship experience in automotive, technology, or manufacturing.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations.
• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams through planning, execution, and insight phases.

Benefits

• Paid US GM Holidays
• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
• Result-based potential for growth within GM
• Intern events to network with company leaders and peers