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Engineering Assistant - Functional Safety (Part-time)

CompanyFEV North America Inc
LocationAuburn Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support functional safety activities, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, and the maintenance of safety requirements and traceability matrices. They will also assist senior engineers with technical documentation, safety reviews, and research into emerging automotive technologies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
317
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 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

The Engineering Assistant (Intern) will support Functional Safety activities for automotive projects under the guidance of experienced Functional Safety Engineers. This position provides hands-on exposure to ISO 26262 processes, safety analyses, requirements management, and systems engineering within the automotive industry. 

 
This internship is scheduled to begin in January 2027. To secure top talent, the selection process will take place in advance of the start date. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the Fall 2026 recruiting season. Must be US Citizen or Green card holder. 

     

Responsibilities:

  • Support development and maintenance of Functional Safety work products.
  • Assist in Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) activities.
  • Support creation and maintenance of safety requirements and traceability matrices.
  • Help review customer, supplier, and internal engineering documentation.
  • Participate in safety analyses such as FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
  • Support requirements management activities using engineering tools.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
  • Assist senior engineers in safety reviews and project meetings.
  • · Conduct research on Functional Safety, ADAS, Automated Driving, and emerging automotive technologies.

Requirements

  

Qualifications: 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the following or related study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering
  • Must be US Citizen or Green card holder.
  • Basic understanding of embedded systems or software development.
  • Ability to work 15-25 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Coursework or project experience related to one or more of the following: 
  • Automotive systems
  • Embedded software
  • Control systems
  • Functional Safety
  • ADAS/Autonomous Driving
  • Familiarity with: 
    • ISO 26262
    • ASPICE
    • Requirements Engineering
  • Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Jama, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated hands-on engineering experience through automotive, robotics, defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems research projects beyond standard academic coursework.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  

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

Key Skills
Functional SafetyISO 26262Hazard AnalysisRisk AssessmentFMEAFault Tree AnalysisRequirements ManagementEmbedded SystemsAutomotive EngineeringADASASPICEDOORSPolarionJamaMATLABSimulink
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingSecurity & Safety