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Engineering Assistant - Benchmarking Kettering

CompanyFEV North America Inc
LocationAuburn Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Engineering Assistant will support benchmarking of powertrain and vehicle technologies through competitive research, vehicle teardowns, and data analysis. They are responsible for documenting findings, maintaining databases, and preparing technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
316
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
FEV is a globally leading engineering and digital mobility company. Together with our customers, we are shaping the future of the mobility sector for carbon-neutral and efficient, connected, and safe transportation. Through our in-depth expertise we provide customers and society with cutting-edge solutions for the highest value of mobility and the most advanced transport experience from A to B. Our expertise includes intelligent software and sustainable propulsion system development, as well as full vehicle engineering. Additionally, our range of services includes sophisticated systems engineering, cyber physical system development, software- and E/E-integration for software defined vehicles with highly automated and safe driving functionalities as well as vehicle integration. FEV’s engineering capabilities span the entire mobility ecosystem including all on-road applications as well as rail, marine, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, and industrial applications. Additionally, we transfer our elaborate know-how and innovations to adjacent markets, such as the energy sector, to deliver best-in-class industry solutions. The FEV Group currently employs more than 7,500 highly qualified specialists in customer-oriented development centers at more than 40 locations on five continents. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, FEV North America, Inc. employs more than 450 highly-skilled specialists. Ready to join FEV? Visit http://bit.ly/FEVCareers for current opportunities.
About the Role

Description

Support design, manufacturing and cost comparison assessments of advance powertrain and vehicle technologies in both the light-duty (automotive) and commercial vehicle space. Project objectives include evaluating the major design and manufacturing modifications required to conventional vehicles in the adaptation of advance powertrain systems, subsystems and components. 


Responsibilities: 

 

Product & Competitive Benchmarking

  • Research competitor products, vehicles, systems, and technologies
  • Collect technical specifications, performance data, and market information
  • Compare designs, features, manufacturing methods, and costs
  • Maintain benchmarking databases and comparison matrices

Vehicle / Component Teardown Support

  • Assist with disassembly of vehicles, battery packs, powertrain systems, or components
  • Label, catalog, and organize parts for analysis
  • Measure dimensions, weights, materials, and key characteristics
  • Support photography and documentation of teardown findings

Engineering Analysis

  • Analyze component architecture and design concepts
  • Review drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and technical documentation
  • Conduct basic performance, cost, and value assessments
  • Identify design differences and potential improvement opportunities

Testing & Data Collection

  • Support laboratory and vehicle testing activities
  • Gather test data and assist with data validation
  • Record performance metrics and engineering observations
  • Help develop charts, dashboards, and KPI comparisons

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare benchmarking reports and executive summaries
  • Create PowerPoint presentations for customers and internal teams
  • Develop tables, graphs, and engineering comparison matrices
  • Ensure data accuracy and traceability

Project Support

  • Coordinate sample procurement and logistics
  • Track project schedules and deliverables
  • Attend technical reviews and benchmarking workshops
  • Communicate findings to engineers, consultants, and customers

Requirements

  • Passionate about advance mobility technology
  • Moderate experience working with MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good combination of theory and practical experience when it comes to evaluating new technologies
  • Fairly knowledgeable in working with mechanic and lab tools

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Enjoys disassembling technology to understand how it works
  • Basic skills in photography 
  • Enjoys interacting with team members, discussing how to innovate further on new technologies 

 Skills Typically Developed

  • Competitive product analysis
  • Vehicle and component teardown techniques
  • Cost and value engineering
  • CAD and drawing interpretation
  • Excel and data analysis
  • Engineering report writing
  • PowerPoint presentation development
  • Automotive and manufacturing processes

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities   


Key Skills
Competitive product analysisVehicle teardownComponent teardownCost engineeringValue engineeringCAD interpretationDrawing interpretationExcelData analysisEngineering report writingPowerPointAutomotive manufacturingTechnical documentationLaboratory testingMechanical tools
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyData & Analytics