ERS Engineering Intern

Job Title: ERS Engineering Intern

Location: Concord, NC
Company:  GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU)

Drive the Future of Formula 1 with GM PPU!

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an upper-level undergraduate or graduate level intern to support development of Python tools to analyze performance data for battery cells. This role targets students who want to gain hands-on experience analyzing battery cell performance data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help develop Python scripts and notebooks to process, clean, and analyze battery cell test and simulation data.
• Assist with organizing test and simulation datasets and generating clear plots and summaries for the engineering team.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Mid- to upper-level student in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a similar field.
• Solid Python skills with experience in NumPy.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, learning oriented mindset.

Desirable Skills:

• Hands-on experience in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Formula Student, or another competitive student engineering program.
• Prior project work that combines engineering domain knowledge with data analytics or machine learning.
• Desire to learn about the use of Equivalent Circuit Models (ECMs) for high performance battery cells.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch or scikit learn) and simple model training workflows or desire to learn.
• Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative development platforms.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong, hands-on engineering mindset with a bias toward building, testing, and iterating rather than only modeling on paper.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning at the intersection of electrochemistry, data science, and software.
• Able to work independently on well-scoped tasks while asking timely questions when blocked.
• Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teammates and incorporating feedback into your work.
• Organized, detail oriented, and committed to clear documentation and high-quality results.

Drive the Future of Motorsport with GM PPU!
At GM PPU, we’re not just building power units — we’re shaping the future of Formula 1 technology. Our culture of collaboration fuels creativity and innovation, empowering you to make a real impact on the track. Every idea counts, every breakthrough matters, and every team member contributes to our competitive edge.

If you’re passionate about revolutionizing electric motor technology and ready to help us push the limits of performance, this is your chance to join a high-energy, cutting-edge team on a mission to dominate the grid. Your journey to F1 starts here! Apply today and become part of something extraordinary.

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