We are seeking a Tire Testing Engineer Intern to support GM Motorsports Tire Modeling by providing robust data sets to the Tire Modeling group to enable developing and integrating tire models with simulation (real-time and off-line). The Tire Testing Engineer Intern will gain experience in data acquisition and testing methodologies for tire flat track, vehicle track testing, wheel force transducer testing, lab based tire testing, K&C test rig test operation, race events, and other applicable data to improve tire performance. The Tire Modeling Testing Engineer intern will be a part of a small team of engineers to support the collection of information from sources inside and outside GM, characterize tire models and interpret results for GM Motorsports.

What You'll Do:

• Carry out methods to process, review, and qualify tire test data; F&M Flat Trac and Wheel Force Transducer (WFT) for tire modeling
• Coordinate with Tire Modeling R&D and Team Support Engineers to develop extensive enhancements to advance tire models, tools, and methods
• Enable tire technology transfer

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2028
• MATLAB or Python coding for modeling and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team, as well as work independently
• Strong organization skills, forward thinking mentality, and a superb attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with exceptional work ethic and integrity

Additional Description

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong interest in controls engineering, dynamic systems, optimization, data analytics and performance vehicle strategy
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of tire model fitting routines from Flat-Trac and WFT data
• Motorsports experience
• Familiarity with vehicle testing methods and data reduction from on-track testing, SPMM, and 7-post

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2025.

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $4000-6100 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.

What you'll get from us (Benefits):

• Paid US GM Holidays

• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

• Result-based potential for growth within GM

• Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

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