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At BrightDrop, we are reshaping e-commerce by developing smarter, greener, and more efficient ways to deliver goods and services to your door, while delivering a brighter future for the cities where we live. We are building an ecosystem of all-electric, zero-emissions delivery solutions – from electric vehicles, to ePallets and software that uses real-time data to drive intelligent optimizations for e-commerce. To deliver on our mission we are growing fast and building a team, based in Palo Alto, with offices in Atlanta and Detroit, that is customer-focused, agile, and passionate about innovating for a more sustainable future.
From engineering to product management and operations, BrightDrop is looking for people who can combine a passion for technology and sustainability with high doses of curiosity and rigorous thinking to deliver a brighter future.
Backed by General Motors, BrightDrop is striving to improve the communities where we live and deliver a better future for generations to come.
As part of the BrightDrop Manufacturing Engineer Internship, you will be collaborating on innovation challenges, interacting with Industry leaders, attending cross-functional events, and volunteering for community service activities. The Internship Program is a 10, 11, or 12-week internship where current college students will perform jobs and gain valuable work experience.
Additional DescriptionRequired Qualifications:
Pursuit of a bachelor's degree, in one of the following areas: Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
Must be graduating between December 2024 – June 2027
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Insatiable curiosity and desire to learn
Prior internship in field of study
Conceptual understanding and/or experience with Manufacturing Engineering Processes and Technologies
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Able to work independently and with a team
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given
Strong Problem-Solving thinking mindset
Start Date:
This position has a planned start date of May/June 2024.
Work Arrangement :
This role offers the following Work Appropriately strategies:
Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
Pay Transparency Language (Compensation)
Student Stipend: GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2024 Student Program.
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