General Motors
2027 Summer Intern - Research and Development - EPSR Lab
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Education
- Current enrollment in an accredited advanced degree (MS or PhD) program; no equivalent-experience alternative stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future. The role requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
About the job
Conduct research on electric-drive technologies for future hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, combining modeling, AI, laboratory experimentation, and hardware testing.
What you'll do
- Investigate electric-machine topologies and develop control strategies for electric drives.
- Apply AI and machine learning to electric-machine design, controls, modeling, diagnostics, or optimization.
- Support propulsion-system simulation and analysis, laboratory testing, validation, and technical reporting.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Able to work in a hybrid environment and participate in onsite laboratory or hardware testing when required.
Nice to have
- Experience with electric machines, motor drives, control systems, power electronics, or circuit design.
- Experience with simulation tools, programming, AI/ML applications, laboratory testing, or HEV/EV propulsion systems.
Tools
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, MATLAB, C/C++
AI focus
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to electric-machine design, controls, modeling, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
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