Automotive Technician Intern - Associates Degree Working Student

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

As a key member of our technical team, you will:

• Build and Assemble: Assist with building custom test boxes, fabricating special cables, and creating mounting fixtures for new sensors.
• Work on Test Vehicles: Get hands-on with our fleet by installing and removing vehicle components (like bumpers and sensors) and running diagnostic reports.
• Support Testing Activities: Act as a target car driver for system tests (e.g., Predictive Emergency Braking), help collect on-road data, and assist with vehicle test cases.
• Manage the Workshop: Help keep our lab areas organized and ready for the next project.
• Update Vehicle Systems: Assist the team during ECU (Electronic Control Unit) software re-flashing activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about automotive technology and eager to learn through doing.

• Education: You must be actively enrolled in an Associate's degree program from a 2-year college or technical school.

Target fields include Automotive Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Technology, or a related skilled trade.

• Hands-On Skills:
  • Practical experience using common hand tools and power tools.
  • A solid understanding of basic vehicle mechanics and electrical systems, either from coursework, labs, or personal projects.
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record are essential for this role.
  • Ability to read basic electrical schematics or mechanical drawings is a major plus.
• General Skills:
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Must be able to work more than 24 hours per week.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Our Focus: We value practical experience and a passion for learning. Relevant coursework, lab projects, and a demonstrated interest in automotive technology will be strongly considered.

**This position is an onsite position in Plymouth, MI

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. 

EEO/OFCCP: Bosch is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. Bosch is fully committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and to providing equal employment opportunity to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, sex, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation), national origin or ancestry, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions and aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, retention, training, placement, promotion, advancement, transfers, job assignments, layoffs, leaves of absence, termination, and compensation. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to all aspects of employment.

Bosch is dedicated to maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local law, including but not limited to, affirmative action plan requirements, EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reporting, and I9 / work authorization guidance.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics      (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM      (A World In Motion)