Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Detroit, 12701 Southfield Road, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Req #282
Monday, October 28, 2024

 

Position Title:

Product Engineering Intern

Location:

Detroit and Wixom, MI (Hybrid) 

Duration:

May 12th – August 8th, 2025

Department:

IT

Reports to:

Director, Product Strategy    

 

DMS’ Purpose:

 

We are creating a culture of service.  We empower others to grow, rise, and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together, and Give Back

Position Overview:

  • We are looking for a product engineering intern to join our team and help us create the next generation of products.
  • As a product engineering intern, you will be responsible for supporting the creation of new product concepts and prototypes. You will also have the chance to work on both software and hardware elements, depending on your interests and skills.
  • You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to communicate your findings and insights, and to collaborate on product development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and user research to generate ideas for new products and features
  • Creating low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes or proof-of-concept models to demonstrate the feasibility and functionality of the ideas.
  • -Support user testing and feedback sessions to validate and iterate on the prototypes.
  • Design and prototype hardware solutions for various product engineering challenges
    • Test and debug hardware components and ensure their functionality and reliability
    • Research and evaluate new hardware technologies and materials
  • Design and prototype software solutions for various product engineering challenges
    • Create sketches, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate and test your concepts
    • Write code, scripts, or firmware to implement your prototypes and validate your assumptions (for software solutions)
  • Collaborate with other product engineering interns and team members to share feedback and improve your work
  • Present your work to stakeholders and incorporate their feedback
  • Document your process and findings and report on your progress

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, design, or a related field
  • Passionate about technology and innovation
  • Curious, creative, and analytical thinker
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
  • Familiar with design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD)
  • Experience with hardware prototyping tools (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing) is a plus
  • Available for at least 3 months, full-time or part-time, with the potential to extend for subsequent terms.

What We Offer:

  • Hands-On Experience: Gain hands-on experience in market research and design research in a fast-paced and dynamic product development environment.
  • Networking: Work with a diverse and talented team of product managers, engineers, and designers.
  • Mentorship: Learn from industry experts and mentors.
  • Benefits: Receive competitive compensation and perks.
  • Career Opportunities: Potential to convert to a full-time position after graduation.

 

Traits/Values:

 

  • Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
  • Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
  • Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
  • Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
  • Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
  • Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
  • Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.

 

Our Values:

 

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility

 

 

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
Location on Google Maps
  • Detroit, 12701 Southfield Road, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America