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Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

Country/Region:  US
Location: 

Livonia, MI, US, 48150

 Req ID 76992 | Livonia Tech II, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

About the team:
We are looking for a new colleague in our Braking Engineering team at our location in Livonia, MI! The Chassis Solutions Division of ZF North America offers application specific solutions for a variety of different automotive Steering, Braking, Suspension and Chassis Components. Continued growth in our Livonia, MI office has created an opportunity for a motivated student to join our team!

 

What you can look forward to as an Engineering Intern:

  • Working with OEM customers to meet system and vehicle attribute goals for brake rotors, drums, hubs and calipers such as balance, stopping distance, squeal, roughness, pedal feel, thermal, etc.  
  • Coordinate vehicle component updates on development, durability, performance objectives, timing and cost.
  • Participate in vehicle development and customer demonstrations.
  • Support vehicle durability and development activities at test tracks. 
  • Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development.
  • Support cost saving activities.
  • Generate reports as required. Interface and communicate with both internal and external customers on technical matters. 
  • Maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives.

 

Your profile as an Engineering Intern:

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent. Enrolled full-time at an accredited university majoring in Mechanical or a related engineering degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills, must be computer literate utilizing data spreadsheets, word processing and have the ability to learn and use custom software
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Display personal maturity and a high level of professionalism.

 

Why you should choose ZF in Livonia, MI?

  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
     

Join a fast moving, fast learning, cross functional agile development team and apply now!

 

Be part of our ZF team as Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) and apply now!

 

Contact

Hannah Cline

+7 34 855 2922

 

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

Find out how we work at ZF:

Full Time


Nearest Major Market: Livonia
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit

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