General Motors
2027 Summer Intern – Research and Development - Nondestructive Evaluation
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, asylees, or refugees).
About the job
Supports research and development of ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation technologies for automated manufacturing inspection and quality monitoring.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate wave-propagation models and conduct laboratory experiments for nondestructive testing.
- Analyze measurement data and help develop algorithms and automated inspection systems for defect detection and process monitoring.
- Document research findings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
- Strong academic and applied background in acoustics, including experience with nonlinear acoustics, wave propagation, experiments, and modeling.
- Strong modeling skills using COMSOL or similar.
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.
Nice to have
- Experience with guided waves, phased-array ultrasound and beamforming, inline manufacturing quality systems, other nondestructive modalities, or sensor fabrication.
- Industrial or automotive manufacturing experience; publications in leading conferences.
Tools
COMSOL
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