Intern, Electrical/Software Engineer (Electronics & Instrumentation Team

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI USA

Company Description

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Yazaki Culture

Here at Yazaki, we foster a culture that embodies the Yazaki Spirit: Fortitude, Service Mindset and Foresight. We are goal driven with a high level of perseverance and ability to adapt as we engage with each other and our customers. We connect with each other to help our partners succeed while holding ourselves and others accountable. We work to make the complex simple seeing around corners to anticipate the needs of our internal and external customers.

What We Are Looking For

Yazaki is looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our EI SW team in Canton, MI. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, results-oriented environment and is eager to make meaningful contributions to the organization. This internship runs full-time from May 12, 2025 to August 15, 2025.

What You Will Be Doing

• Project Work: This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in Automotive industry while contributing to impactful projects. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented and collaborative, including assist with key tasks, support team members, participate in brainstorming sessions, perform administrative duties as needed
• Success Metrics: Selected interns will work on CI/CD development, and expected deliverables (integration test framework, automated test execution, etc) by the end of the internship period
• Collaboration: Work closely with YNA associates who will serve as mentors on-site for the interns including SW Supervisor, Principal engineers and SW engineers
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Education: Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited institution during the internship period.
• Relevant Background: Degree/experience related to the position (e.g., electrical or computer science engineering).
• Academic Standing: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Commitment: Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks between May 12, 2025, and August 15, 2025
• Technical Skills: Current senior student or recent graduate in electrical or computer science engineering and have programming and scripting skills and exposure to previous internships
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
  
  

What We Can Provide You

• A glimpse into your full potential
• Hands-on, practical experience
• Direct exposure to and mentorship from industry experts
• Opportunities to expand and strengthen your professional network
• A supportive and safe environment to learn and grow
• Competitive pay
  
  

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.